R. J. Corman Railroad Company is hiring a Track Supervisor based in Chadbourn, NC.Accountability: Responsible for managing day to day activities involving track inspection and track maintenance / repair teams to ensure safe, efficient rail quality for all divisions within Railroad Company. Interact with internal and external customers in support of achieving company goals.Responsibilities include:- Responsible for directing track inspections and maintenance forces to ensure safe train operations.- Oversees track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.- Undertakes special projects as assigned.- Ensures track meets all inspections requirements for RJC and FRA.- Ensures safe and efficient operation within each area assigned.- Communicates and coordinates with other railroads when necessary to facilitate efficient work as needed for various operations.- Ensures the safety of employees performing inspections / maintenance related activities on RJ Corman Railroads.- Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary.- Maintains appropriate staffing levels at all locations to ensure all divisions are capable of providing necessary service to all customers.- Maintains professional relationship with FRA personnel and ensures that employees adhere to all FRA related rules and regulations.- Performs other duties as assigned by management.Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:- Prefer related work experience of at least 3-5 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance.- Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required.- Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.- Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.- Computer application skills required, and previous supervisory type experience preferred.Physical Requirements:- Able to perform physical strenuous work- Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch- Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs- Requires occasional use of 30lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50lbs of force- Requires occasional use of 10lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75lbs of force- Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner- Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessaryEnvironmental Conditions: Performs some duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.Major or Unusual Problems: 24/7 availability required. Maintenance of teamwork within track inspection and maintenance / repair operations and with company and corporate groups. Achieving timely and expedited service to RJC divisions, often in situations beyond the control of the switching or shortline operation.Job Dimensions: Supervises railroad track inspection and repair / maintenance operations within a company of approximately $25-30MM revenue and 20+ employees.Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
- Railroad retirement benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.