Mechanical Supervisor Trainee

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Alabama

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking candidates to lead and supervise field teams within locomotive shops and freight car facilities in the United States. The role emphasizes hands-on inspections, repairs, and ongoing process improvements while adhering to AAR and FRA standards.

Successful trainees graduate into Mechanical Supervisor positions, with most time spent in the field and flexible hours to meet business needs. Travel across NS'' 22-state network may be required.

Qualifications

Leadership experience with the ability to handle conflict and foster a positive work environment.
Ability to promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention.
Relocate and work flexible days/hours as determined by business needs.
Some knowledge and maintenance experience of engines and machinery.

Responsibilities

Lead world-class teams of approximately 8–25 skilled laborers constructing, repairing, and maintaining locomotives and rail cars.
During training, conduct inspections and repairs at the component level on locomotives and railcars.
Learn and apply Norfolk Southern, Association of American Railroads (AAR), and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance standards.
Learn about process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern.
Complete a six-month classroom and on-the-job supervisory training program.
Upon successful completion of training, become a Mechanical Supervisor at a locomotive shop or freight car repair facility.
Spend the majority of working time in the field rather than at a desk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Inspections and repairs

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering

Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Proprietary Programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead world-class teams of approximately 8–25 skilled laborers constructing, repairing, and maintaining locomotives and rail cars
During training, conduct inspections and repairs at the component level on locomotives and railcars
Learn and apply Norfolk Southern, Association of American Railroads (AAR), and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance standards
Learn about process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern
Complete a six-month classroom and on-the-job supervisory training program
Upon successful completion of training, become a Mechanical Supervisor at a locomotive shop or freight car repair facility
Spend the majority of working time in the field rather than at a desk

Requirements

Leadership experience with the ability to handle conflict and foster a positive work environment
Ability to promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention
Ability to relocate and work flexible days/hours as determined by business needs
Some knowledge and maintenance experience of engines and machinery
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new/proprietary programs
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to learn new skills
Experience in a leadership role
Mechanical aptitude
Preferred degree paths: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field of study
Willingness to relocate anywhere throughout Norfolk Southern's 22-state network
Availability for on-call, weekend, and shift work
Ability to work in a field/machine shop environment
Ability to travel up to 4 trips per year after the initial training program

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and mechanical aptitude in managing teams and conducting inspections and repairs on locomotives and railcars. Proficient in compliance with Norfolk Southern, AAR, and FRA standards while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Hard Skills