Terminal Manager - Railcar Repair

Road & Rail Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance

Company-Provided PPE

Annual Safety Bonus Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Promote-From-Within Culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking a seasoned Terminal Manager to lead daily railcar repair and maintenance on-site. You will supervise mechanics, manage scheduling, and ensure safety and quality in all repairs.

The role demands hands-on leadership and strong mechanical expertise in diesel repair and welding. You will optimize workflow, control costs, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, DOT, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of mechanics or operators.
• Strong mechanical background in diesel repair, heavy equipment, or railcar repair.
• Welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Proven leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily railcar inspection, repair, welding, and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Oversee workflow, productivity, equipment utilization, and repair quality.
• Provide hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and technical assistance when needed.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet operational demands.
• Ensure repairs meet applicable railroad industry and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate operational results and staffing needs to senior leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical background

Diesel repair

Welding

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Job description

Terminal Manager – Railcar Repair

Road & Rail Services
Job Type: Full-Time | Management | On-Site
Schedule: Flexible, Including Weekends, Holidays & On-Call Availability

Lead the Team. Drive Performance. Keep Railroad Operations Moving.

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced, mechanically knowledgeable Terminal Manager to oversee daily railcar repair and maintenance operations.

This position requires a hands-on leader who understands mechanical repairs, employee supervision, financial performance, and workplace safety. We are looking for someone who can manage an operation while also providing technical guidance and assisting employees when needed.

Ideal candidates will have experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, welding, industrial mechanical operations, or railcar repair, combined with proven leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Mechanical Management

Direct daily railcar inspection, repair, welding, and mechanical maintenance activities.

Oversee workflow, productivity, equipment utilization, and repair quality.

Provide hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and technical assistance when needed.

Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet operational demands.

Ensure repairs meet applicable railroad industry and customer requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Employee Leadership & Accountability

Supervise, train, and develop mechanical and railcar repair employees.

Assign daily responsibilities and establish clear performance expectations.

Manage attendance, productivity, employee conduct, and disciplinary matters.

Conduct safety meetings and ensure employees follow established work procedures.

Address employee concerns and maintain a productive, professional work environment.

Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial & Safety Oversight

Manage operational expenses, labor costs, budgets, and profit and loss (P&L) performance.

Monitor productivity and financial goals, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations.

Enforce company safety policies, customer requirements, and site-specific procedures.

Maintain employee training records and support workplace safety inspections.

Communicate operational results, challenges, and staffing needs to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

Previous supervisory or management experience overseeing at least five employees.

Experience managing budgets, operational expenses, or P&L responsibilities.

Strong mechanical background in diesel repair, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, or railcar repair.

Knowledge of welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Ability to provide hands‑on technical guidance to maintenance employees.

Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and accountability.

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work independently and make operational decisions.

Valid driver's license when required to operate company equipment.

Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on‑call assignments as needed.

Preferred:

Previous railroad or railcar repair experience.

Experience supervising mechanical repair or welding crews.

Background in transportation, intermodal operations, or industrial maintenance.

Familiarity with FRA regulations and railroad repair standards.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to regularly walk, bend, squat, twist, and stand throughout the workday.

Ability to occasionally climb ladders exceeding 16 feet.

Ability to open railcar doors requiring up to 90 pounds of pulling force and 68 pounds of pushing force.

Comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperatures, rain, dust, and noisy industrial environments.

Ability to safely work around railroad equipment, machinery, and uneven surfaces.

Benefits of Working for Road & Rail Services

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance

Company-Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Annual Safety Bonus Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Promote-From-Within Culture

About Road & Rail Services

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has become a leading provider of railroad‑related services throughout North America. We support railroads, industrial customers, and transportation facilities through railcar repair, mechanical maintenance, terminal operations, and specialized logistics services.