Assistant Track Supervisor - Westlake, LA

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

R.J. Corman Switching Company is seeking an Assistant Track Supervisor in Westlake, LA to oversee day-to-day track maintenance and repair teams, ensuring safe, compliant operations across divisions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in track maintenance, a strong grasp of FRA rules, and proven supervisory and communication skills to coordinate across multiple teams and sites. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance crews, ensuring compliance with FRA standards, completing daily

Qualifications

• Prefer 3–5 years of track inspection, repair and maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations.
• Must have good communication and employee relations; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance gang to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
• Ensure track meets FRA requirements and safety standards.
• Supervise daily maintenance forms and reports (e.g., Daily Production Report, etc.).
• Maintain communication with operating divisions to address daily issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Supervisory experience

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Job description

Assistant Track Supervisor - Westlake, LA

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: ASSIS001952

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Westlake, LA 70669, USA

Description

R.J. Corman Switching Company seeks anAssistant Track Supervisorin Westlake, LA who will be responsible for supervising day to day activities involving track maintenance and repair teams to ensure safe, efficient rail quality for all divisions within Railroad Company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees maintenance gang to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
• Ensures the safety of employees performing maintenance related activities on R.J.Corman Railroads.
• Ensures track meets all requirements for RJC and FRA.
• Ensures that employees adhere to all FRA related rules and regulations.
• Undertakes supervision of special projects as assigned.
• Completes and maintains all daily maintenance forms including:Daily Production Report, Hot Work Permit, Rail Added Report, etc.
• Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

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 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.

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)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KYDinner Train

Positions with R.J. Corman Railroad Company are Railroad Retirement positions.

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff…R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug testto detectthe presence of illegal drugs.We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

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