Track Superintendent - Dayton, TX

RJ Corman Railroad Co Texas Lines LLC; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off) accrual

8 paid holidays per year

401K employer match

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Track Superintendent to join our team in Dayton, TX.

You will direct track inspections and maintenance forces to ensure safe train operations, supervise crews, and coordinate with other railroads as needed. This role requires strong FRA knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing track maintenance, ensuring inspection compliance, and leading special projects while

Qualifications

• Prefer related work experience of at least 3-5 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required.
• Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.
• Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.
• Computer application skills required, and previous supervisory type experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct track inspections and maintenance forces to ensure safe train operations.
• Oversee track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.
• Ensure track meets inspections requirements for FRA guidance.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation within each area assigned.
• Communicate and coordinate with other railroads when necessary for operational efficiency.
• Maintain safety of employees performing inspections/maintenance activities.
• Maintain communication with operating divisions to address daily issues.

Skills

Track inspection

Maintenance supervision

Communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Tools

Claw bar

Sledgehammer

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking a Track Superintendent to join our team in Dayton, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing track inspections and maintenance forces to ensure safe train operations.
• Oversees track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
• Undertakes special projects as assigned.
• Ensures track meets all inspections requirements for RJC and FRA.
• Ensures safe and efficient operation within each area assigned.
• Communicates and coordinates with other railroads when necessary to facilitate efficient work as needed for various operations.
• Ensures the safety of employees performing inspections / maintenance related activities on RJ Corman Railroads.
• Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary.
• Maintains appropriate staffing levels at all locations to ensure all divisions are capable of providing necessary service to all customers.
• Maintains professional relationship with FRA personnel and ensures that employees adhere to all FRA related rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Specialized orTechnical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Prefer related work experience of at least 3-5 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required.
• Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.
• Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.
• Computer application skills required, and previous supervisory type experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physical strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force.

Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force.

Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner.

Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.

Environmental Conditions:

• 24/7 availability required.
• May be required to respond to operational needs outside of normal working hours.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Performs some duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPErequired for job site visits.

Benefits:

R. J. Corman Railroad Company 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:
• 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
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiantine Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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