What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Supervisor position at RJ Corman Railroad Group?
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:
o Responsible for directing track inspections and maintenance forces to ensure safe train operations.
o Oversees track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
o Undertakes special projects as assigned.
o Ensures track meets all inspections requirements for RJC and FRA.
o Ensures safe and efficient operation within each area assigned.
o Communicates and coordinates with other railroads when necessary to facilitate efficient work as
needed for various operations.
o Ensures the safety of employees performing inspections / maintenance related activities on RJ Corman
Railroads.
o Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or
concerns as necessary.
o Maintains appropriate staffing levels at all locations to ensure all divisions are capable of providing
necessary service to all customers.
o Maintains professional relationship with FRA personnel and ensures that employees adhere to all FRA
related rules and regulations.
o Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
o Prefer related work experience of at least 3-5 years involving track inspection, repair, and
maintenance.
o Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required.
o Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.
o Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.
o Computer application skills required, and previous supervisory type experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
o Able to perform physical strenuous work
o Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
o Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs
o Requires occasional use of 30lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50lbs of force
o Requires occasional use of 10lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75lbs of force
o Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast
in a safe manner
o 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:
- 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.