Track Maintenance Supervisor

Major Purpose: Responsible for leading a specialized team in planning, organizing and managing one of our rail operations, insuring track maintenance, track inspections, upkeep on MOW equipment is done in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Job Duties: 

• Participate in budget preparation, management of profit and loss, and daily communication with customers for scheduling and other issues to ensure a smooth and safe operation.
• Possesses experience and knowledge with; 
• MOW Equipment
• Track Maintenance
• Track Inspections
• Knowledge of FRA and AREMA standards
• Prepare and execute project plans
• Provide "Worry-free Consistency" service to the customers on every shift every day.
• Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Operating System
• Ability to build strong relationships with customer contacts
• Ability to understand the customer contract and rate structure
• Ability to develop and execute a business plan (including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management)
• Ability to promote a safety culture where each employee has the value and attitude that unsafe behaviors and conditions will not happen on their shift – be a Lead Safety Specialist and ensure Safety is our teams first consideration in every aspect of the business
• Committed to teaching and promoting personal responsibility for identifying and performing safe behaviors, conditions, and environmental responsibility
• A positive leader with the ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors
• Innovative solutions driven to keep employee turnover low
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Work with administrative systems to support operation to meet deadlines
• Set an example of professionalism and customer service
• Hands on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilized
• Create an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanliness
• Create an environment for team building with emphasis on individual development and growth 

Requirement:

• Hands on, hard-working, self-starter
• In-depth knowledge of Track is a plus
• Ability to hire right, train right, and treat right all team members
• Must have leadership skills to ensure team members follow procedures at all times even when no one is watching
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnel
• Dynamic personality to lead employees and put safety first
• Hands-on experience in track maintenance required
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements
• Desire and willingness to learn 

Education/Experience:

• College degree preferred
• Management experience is a plus
• 3 years of Track Maintenance experience required 

Physical Requirements:

• This position is required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
• Must be able to work outdoors in various climates for up to 12 hours
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools