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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.