Railcar Mechanical Supervisor — Maintenance & Compliance

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K retirement

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for Railcar Maintenance & Compliance in Lexington, KY. The role oversees repair and maintenance of railcars, reads reports, assigns tasks, and ensures safety and regulatory standards are met.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspection, stock management, and coaching staff. Requires 5–10 years in railcar/mechanical roles and FRA/AAR inspection knowledge. Travel up to 80% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-10 years as railcar, diesel, automotive or aircraft mechanic or technical certifications.
• Mechanical aptitude; apply mechanical principles and assess defects.
• Knowledge of railcar components and FRA & AAR inspections.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers repairing and maintaining railroad railcars and passenger cars.
• Reads reports to determine repairs and assigns duties based on worker abilities.
• Ensures adherence to procedures and to company and governmental standards.
• Directs preventive maintenance of railcar components (wheelsets, side frames, bolsters, lading, air brakes).
• Monitors stock; requisitions needed parts and maintains shop budgets.
• Inspects shop equipment and safety compliance; patrols sites for methods and PPE compliance.
• Audits railcar billing and inspects equipment for regulatory compliance.
• Provides training to mechanical employees on safe, productive work procedures.
• Travel up to 80% as business needs require.

Skills

Supervision

Repair coordination

Railcar knowledge

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Training and coaching

Education

Railcar/mechanic certification

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for Railcar Maintenance & Compliance in Lexington, KY. The role oversees repair and maintenance of railcars, reads reports, assigns tasks, and ensures safety and regulatory standards are met.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspection, stock management, and coaching staff. Requires 5–10 years in railcar/mechanical roles and FRA/AAR inspection knowledge. Travel up to 80% is expected.