Supervisor Track Inspections - Bethlehem, PA

Norfolk Southern; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a B3 Supervisor of Track Inspections in Bethlehem, PA. The role focuses on training and supervising track personnel, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and maintaining safety and efficiency in track operations.

The position requires FRA certification for track/bridge inspection, RWIC qualification, and knowledge of NS Safety and Operating Rules. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor/field work and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• FRA certification for track/bridge inspection.
• RWIC qualification.
• Knowledge of Norfolk Southern Safety and Operating Rules.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all assigned track, both company and customer owned, per federal requirements and detects abnormalities for corrective action.
• Assumes the responsibilities and duties of his manager on alternate weekends and holidays when the manager is absent.
• Provides inspection record reports and assists with correspondence, material requisitions, charge-outs, payroll approval, procurement and credit card review.
• Assists in planning and organizing the work to be done on a territory within the authorized budget.

Skills

Identifying and Considering Alt

Planning and Organizing

Communication Skills

Decision Making

People Development

Education

Associate's Degree (Any)

Job description

Requisition 40253: B3 Supervisor Track Inspections - Bethlehem, PA

A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.

Note for Safety-Sensitive Positions: Any safety-sensitive position with Norfolk Southern will require the following pre-employment screenings:

• FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Medical Screening
• Background Check

Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.

As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Assists with the training and supervision of track employees on an assigned territory.

Principal Duties

• Inspects all assigned track, both company as well as customer owned, as required by company and federal requirements. Detects abnormalities in the track structure and is able to determine the proper course of action for immediate correction, whenever possible, or other remedial action to protect the movement of trains without unnecessary delay.
• Assumes the responsibilities and duties of his manager on alternate weekends and holidays, and whenever the manager is absent.
• Provides necessary inspection record reports, and assists with correspondence, material requisitions, charge-outs, payroll approval, procurement, and credit card review.
• Assists in planning and organizing the work to be done on a territory within the authorized budget.
• Must have FRA certification for track/bridge inspection, roadway worker in charge (RWIC) qualification, and knowledge of Norfolk Southern Safety and Operating Rules.

Job Related Experience

• Minimum Level: Not specified
• Preferred Level: Not specified

Education

• Preferred Level: Associate's Degree (Any)

Preferred Majors

• Engineering

Licenses / Certifications

• Required: None listed
• Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills

• None listed

Skills and Abilities

• Identifying and Considering Alternatives
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• People Development

Career Path / Predecessor Jobs

• None listed

Future Jobs

• Track Supervisor

Work Conditions

• Environment: Outdoor/Field
• Shift Work: No
• On-Call: Yes
• Weekend Work: Yes
• Travel Required: 0 - 2 Days per Month

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.