Track Maintenance Supervisor — Lead Rail Crew & Safety

DeQueen and Eastern Railroad, LLC; Valliant (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Rail seeks a Track Foreman in Valliant, OK to supervise maintenance gangs, inspect track, and ensure FRA compliance. You will lead crews, coordinate safety procedures, and monitor performance while upholding company policies.

The role involves managing budgets and daily production, communicating with senior management, and supporting derailment investigations. Travel up to 25% and on-call shifts are required; physical work in all weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years combined experience as a Track Foreman supervising maintenance gangs.
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Qualified and FRA CFR 213 Qualified.
• Able to travel up to 25% and lift up to 50–80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with MOW crew performing varying maintenance activities.
• Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations.
• Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and PatriotRail policies and procedures
• Inspect track in the absence of the Track Inspector.
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance.
• Apply PatriotRail policies while carrying out duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations and recommending corrective action.
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within policy.
• Clear communication of track condition, daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed.
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical supervisors to determine cause and future prevention.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Work hours include a nonstandard workweek, including being on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods away from home.

Skills

Verbal comprehension

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Functional/ Technical Skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Patriot Rail seeks a Track Foreman in Valliant, OK to supervise maintenance gangs, inspect track, and ensure FRA compliance. You will lead crews, coordinate safety procedures, and monitor performance while upholding company policies.

The role involves managing budgets and daily production, communicating with senior management, and supporting derailment investigations. Travel up to 25% and on-call shifts are required; physical work in all weather is expected.