Railroad Field Supervisor

Qualdoc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) — vested after 2 years

Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Qualdoc in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Railroad Field Supervisor to coordinate crews and oversee railcar repair, derailment response, load transfer, and track maintenance. This role blends field leadership with hands-on operations; you will keep crews safe and productive while ensuring work meets FRA, DOT, and applicable safety requirements.

Daily duties include directing assignments, conducting safety meetings, communicating with customers and regulators, and preparing job quotes

Qualifications

• 2+ years of railroad industry experience.
• Knowledge of DOT, FRA, and workplace safety regulations.
• Experience leading or supervising field crews.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes and excavators.
• Ability to read and interpret load charts.
• Understanding of rigging practices and requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily assignments and direct field crews.
• Conduct safety meetings and reinforce proper PPE and safe work practices.
• Monitor field activities to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Participate in hands-on work and operate heavy equipment when needed.
• Oversee railcar repair, derailment response, load transfer, and track-related projects.
• Communicate with customers, regulatory agencies, and field personnel.
• Complete payroll, equipment usage, and project reports accurately and on time.
• Train, coach, and provide performance feedback to team members.
• Develop job quotes based on labor, equipment, and logistics requirements.
• Inspect equipment and help maintain operational readiness.
• Ensure field operations follow FRA, DOT, and safety regulations.

Skills

railroad industry experience

communication

leadership

heavy equipment operation

load charts reading

rigging practices

Microsoft Office

valid driver's license

Education

CDL Class A or B preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Starting Salary: $64,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Railroad Field Supervisor to coordinate crews and oversee field work involving railcar repair, derailment response, load adjustment and transfer, and track maintenance and construction.

This position combines field leadership with hands‑on operations. The Supervisor will help keep crews safe and productive while ensuring work is completed according to FRA, DOT, and applicable safety requirements.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily assignments and direct field crews
• Conduct safety meetings and reinforce proper PPE and safe work practices
• Monitor field activities to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently
• Participate in hands‑on work and operate heavy equipment when needed
• Oversee railcar repair, derailment response, load transfer, and track‑related projects
• Communicate with customers, regulatory agencies, and field personnel
• Complete payroll, equipment usage, and project reports accurately and on time
• Train, coach, and provide performance feedback to team members
• Develop job quotes based on labor, equipment, and logistics requirements
• Inspect equipment and help maintain operational readiness
• Ensure field operations follow FRA, DOT, and safety regulations

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of railroad industry experience
• Knowledge of DOT, FRA, and workplace safety regulations
• Previous experience leading or supervising field crews
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes and excavators
• Ability to read and interpret load charts
• Understanding of rigging practices and requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting systems
• Valid driver's license
• CDL Class A or B preferred

Work Requirements

• Outdoor work in changing weather conditions
• Frequent travel and overnight stays
• Physically demanding field work, including walking on uneven terrain and lifting
• Extended hours may be required based on project and emergency response needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) — vested after 2 years
• Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.