Assistant Operations Manager - Towanda, PA

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

401K Match

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Towanda, PA seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee railroad operations, personnel, and assets. You will coordinate daily schedules, supervise crew members, and stand in for the Operations Manager as needed.

Applicants should be familiar with FRA safety rules, demonstrate leadership, and possess strong communication skills. Railroad experience and supervisory background are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with and ability to apply FRA safety rules and procedures.
• Self-motivated leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Railroad experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable general management of railroad operations.
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and supervising personnel, materials, tools, and equipment in daily operations.
• Perform the duties of the Train Crew Members they supervise as needed.
• Fill in for the Operations Manager in his/her absence.
• Apply FRA safety rules and procedures
• Maintain availability 24/7/365 for emergencies and operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

FRA rules knowledge

Railroad experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in Towanda, PA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable general management of railroad operations.
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and supervising personnel, materials, tools, and equipment in daily operations.
• Perform the duties of the Train Crew Members they supervise as needed.
• Fill in for the Operations Manager in his/her absence.
• Apply FRA safety rules and procedures
• Maintain availability 24/7/365 for emergencies and operational needs.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Or Education And Experience

• Familiarity with and ability to apply FRA safety rules and procedures.
• Self-motivated leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Railroad experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physically strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires occasional use of a 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force.
• Requires occasional use of a 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force.
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift, carry, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.

Work Environment

• Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions.
• Requires extended periods of strenuous physical activity under various field and weather conditions.
• Operates in a fast-paced work environment.
• Performs duties in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements.
• Appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Benefits:

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following benefits:

Full-Time Team Members

• Railroad Retirement benefits
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.