Superintendent (Albany, NY)

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays per year (including US

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Group Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

R.J Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking a Superintendent for the Derailment Division in Albany, NY. You will lead safe and efficient derailment operations, manage personnel and equipment, and maintain customer relations within the division market.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, compliance with DOT and safety regulations, and reporting on divisional performance. The role requires travel and strong communication skills to coordinate with customers and regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with derailment operations management.
• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
• Effective communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe, efficient daily management of derailment operations.
• Maintain relationships with customers within the division market.
• Supervise personnel and equipment for wreck-site work and maintenance.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and scheduling division personnel.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure readiness and response time.
• Maintain divisional records and prepare performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Derailment operations

Safety management

Leadership

Customer relations

Scheduling

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Services is currently seeking an Superintendent to join our Derailment Division in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the general safe, efficient, profitable daily management of emergency and pre-set derailment operations of a single derailment operating division.
• Maintain ongoing business relations with customers of derailment services within the assigned division market.
• Supervise personnel and equipment in the performance of on-call wreck-site work, equipment repair, maintenance and readiness at the division shop, and other non-wreck general services for railroad customers.
• Establish positive business relationships with divisional customers and assist in generating new and repeat business.
• Propose job bids for approval and troubleshoot customer complaints associated with divisional services.
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, placing, and arranging job training for division personnel.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure readiness, mobilization, response time, and efficiency of operations.
• Obtain appropriate permits for the movement of divisional equipment and ensure compliance with applicable travel requirements.
• Utilize shop time efficiently for training, equipment readiness, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Enforce work, safety, and conduct rules and assist with disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, wage changes, and promotions.
• Manage compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, DOT regulations, billing, purchasing, equipment usage, and reporting requirements.
• Manage labor, equipment, and operating costs within approved budgets.
• Establish safe operating procedures and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Manage maintenance and repair programs for vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Schedule personnel for non-wreck customer work while maintaining emergency response readiness.
• Maintain divisional records and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Ensure personnel records are current and complete.
• Participate in annual goal setting and budgeting activities.
• Keep the Regional Operations Manager informed of significant divisional issues, opportunities, and competitive activities.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Or Education And Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the management of derailment operations, or other related experience in heavy equipment and recovery-type operations.
• Three to five years of operator experience in derailment or similar recovery operations.
• Experience with operations and scheduling activities, with emphasis on maintaining good employee relations.
• Ability to train employees in derailment equipment operation.
• Basic personal computer data entry and retrieval skills.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs preferred.
• Basic business math skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility to participate in frequent travel within the divisional market and to locations outside the market area.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds in the performance of duties.
• Ability to use radio and telephone communication equipment.
• Agility to navigate into confined spaces.

Environmental Conditions

• Performs duties in multiple environments, including office settings and outside wreck-site locations.
• Works in and around moving vehicles and equipment.
• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE required for wreck-site visits.
• Extensive travel to wreck sites.

R.J Corman offers the following:

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:

Full-Time Team Members

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R.J Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiliation employer that is committed to a safe and drug free work place. R.J Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J Corman a safe and drug free company.