• Job Description

  Req#: NONFR003384

  At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!

  Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

  We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.

  At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families.

  Benefits Package Highlights:

  • Generous Medical & Rx plan
  • Dental & Vision Plan
  • Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
  • Fidelity 401K Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
  • Education Assistance
  • Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
    • Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
    • Pet, Home, Auto insurance

  Minimum Knowledge and Experience:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent credentials with a combination of relevant work experience and training
  • Demonstrates experience working in a safety sensitive environment coupled with ability to trouble shoot and effectively communicate with internal and external key stakeholders
  • Proven ability to successfully complete a rigorous training program to uphold necessary qualifications as it relates to FRA regulations and certifications as it pertains to railroad safety
  • Work experience exhibiting responsibility, initiative, and other leadership characteristics
  • Prior railroad experience and knowledge specific to the transportation industry or similar field preferred

  Skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of disciplines and levels including internally and externally while working independently or in a team setting
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and vendors
  • Experience with making proper independent judgments in response to emergency and non-emergency situations
  • Practical experience or working knowledge of standard operating procedures and ability to interpret, follow and implement written procedures

  Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):

  • Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
  • Maintains records related to the protection of railroad workers
  • Safely and efficiently facilitates train movements within the commuter rail maintenance facility
  • Monitors radio communication for railroad and marine traffic
  • Operates a railroad draw bridge spanning the Charles River, Boston, MA
  • Follows FRA regulations pertaining to recording keeping
  • Complies with all related safety rules and procedures and reports all hazards as required
  • Attends and participate in all assigned training
  • Completes other duties as assigned during emergencies

  Requirements:

  • A valid driver’s license is required to successfully travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned

  Working Conditions (including Physical Demands):

  • Position is subject to on-call work (Spare board)
  • Works in a 24/7/365 environment at two Tower locations
  • Ability to pick up items weighing approximately 50 pounds on a single lift regularly
  • Requires use of both hands to push/pull, lift, handle, feel and/ or reach
  • Works in confined spaces
  • This is a unionized position
  • Noise Level - Moderate
  • Shift Work-Be able to work all shifts, all days
  • On-call-As per Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Teamwork - Work as part of the Transportation team

  Additional Statements:

  • Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
  • Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
  • Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
  • EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
  • Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and Keolis retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties of this position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School

  Behaviors

  Preferred

  Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• About the company

  Keolis is creating the mobility solutions of the future and has been doing so for over 100 years. Learn how we help communities transportation needs now!

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