Location: Chadbourn,NC, USA
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 necessary
Environmental 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.