Car Shop Manager: Rail Fleet & Safety (Remote 3 Months)

White Pass & Yukon Route; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

White Pass & Yukon Route seeks a Car Shop Manager to lead inspection, repair and capital planning for its fleet of 85 passenger cars and rolling stock. The Car Manager will supervise ten inspectors, carpenters, painters and apprentices and drive proactive failure analysis and corrective actions.

The role requires technical command of underframe components and running gear, including ABDX valves, wheels, bearings and draft gear.

Qualifications

• Manage inspection, repair and capital planning for 85 passenger cars and rolling stock.
• Lead a team of inspectors, carpenters, painters and apprentices.
• Demonstrate technical command of underframe components and running gear inspection and repair.

Responsibilities

• Direct inspection and repair operations to maximize car availability.
• Perform failure root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate capital planning for fleet maintenance.

Skills

Car shop management

Inspection & repair

Capital planning

Root cause analysis

Job description

White Pass & Yukon Route seeks a Car Shop Manager to lead inspection, repair and capital planning for its fleet of 85 passenger cars and rolling stock. The Car Manager will supervise ten inspectors, carpenters, painters and apprentices and drive proactive failure analysis and corrective actions.

The role requires technical command of underframe components and running gear, including ABDX valves, wheels, bearings and draft gear.