Assistant Superintendent - Fargo, ND

RJ Corman Railroad Services LLC; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Services seeks a dependable, safety-focused Assistant Superintendent to join our Emergency Response team in Fargo, North Dakota. This hands-on role supports managing our derailment operations, backs up field teams, and travels to railroad sites to restore critical rail service.

The position requires CDL-A, a willingness to work outdoors, and the ability to coordinate equipment and personnel while maintaining safety and compliance with DOT rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in derailment operations management or related heavy equipment recovery operations.
• Scheduling experience with emphasis on maintaining good employee relations.
• Ability to train employees in derailment equipment operation.
• Basic data entry and word processing/spreadsheet skills.
• Basic business math and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe, efficient, profitable daily management of emergency and pre-set derailment operations of a single derailment operating division.
• Supervise personnel and equipment in performance of on-call wreck-site work, equipment repair, maintenance and readiness at division shop.
• Assist in establishing positive business relationships with divisional customers and generate new or repeat business for the assigned derailment division.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure readiness, mobilization, response time, and efficiency of on-site work, demobilization and enroute safety.
• Obtain appropriate over-the-road permits for movement of divisional equipment and comply with travel routes and regulations.
• Enforce work, safety and conduct rules and implement disciplinary procedures.
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, placing and arranging for training for all Division personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and DOT regulations at all times.
• Report and investigate employee injuries and vehicle accidents.
• Manage maintenance and repair of all vehicles, machinery and equipment used within the division.

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking dependable, safety-focused Assistant Superintendentto join our Emergency Response team in Fargo, North Dakota. In this hands-on role, you will assist managing our derailment team and travel to support railroad customers, clear derailments, and help restore critical rail operations. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy outdoor work, take pride in accomplishing challenging tasks, and want to be part of a skilled team. *CDL-A Required*

Responsibilities:

• Assists with general safe, efficient, profitable daily management of emergency and pre-set derailment operations of a single derailment operating division
• Maintenance of on-going business relations with customers of derailment services within the assigned division market
• Supervision of personnel and equipment in performance of on-call wreck-site work, equipment repair, maintenance and readiness at division shop
• Performance of other non-wreck general services for railroad customers
• Assists with establishing positive business relationships with divisional customers and assists in generating new and repeat business for the assigned derailment division
• Assists with troubleshooting customer complaints associated with divisional services
• Assists with recruiting and selects, places and arranges for job training (operational, safety and hazmat) for all Division personnel within guidelines established by the company
• Plan and schedule work to ensure that readiness, mobilization, response time, and efficiency of on-site work, demobilization and enroute safety of the division is in compliance with overall company plan for customer service
• Obtain appropriate over-the-road permits for the movement of divisional equipment (including overweight equipment), and complies with state, county and local guidance concerning travel routes to wreck sites
• Utilize shop time efficiently for training, readiness of equipment and maintenance of building and grounds, when not on customer work
• Enforce work, safety and conduct rules and implementation of effective disciplinary procedures
• When necessary, determines and carries out termination actions within guidelines established by the company
• Assure division employees practice good customer relations on work sites to preserve customer satisfaction
• Manage the compliance of the division to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including shop housekeeping, job cost coding, customer billing, purchasing, credit and fuel card usage, equipment usage, expense and time reporting, human resources, safety and DOT
• Assure compliance with all federal, state and local employee safety and DOT regulations applicable to drivers (such as hours of service regulations), vehicle and equipment operation
• Assure timely reporting and investigation of employee injuries and vehicle accidents.
• Manages programs for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles, machinery and equipment used within the division
• Perform other duties as assigned

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the management of derailment operations, or other related experience in heavy equipment, recovery-type operations plus one to three years operator's experience in derailment or similar recovery operations.
• Specific experience with operations and scheduling activities with emphasis on maintenance of good employee relations is preferred
• Ability to train employees in derailment equipment operation
• Basic personal computer data entry and retrieval skills, with experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs a plus
• Basic business math, and oral and writing skills

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 50 lbs
• Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force
• Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs 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:

• Perform duties in multiple environments including office, and outside wreck site settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment
• Exposure to weather elements; must wear appropriate PPE required for wreck site visits

Major or Unusual Problems:

• Balancing speed of customer service with necessity for quality, damage-free, safe operations
• Maintenance of teamwork within division operations personnel and reduction of employee turnover
• Recruiting on-call, 24/7 employees
• Vigilance in promoting safety in high exposure conditions
• Travel in and out of state to wreck sites

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.

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