Track Supervisor

CSX Transportation, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Track Supervisor to inspect and maintain track structure and ROW in the assigned area, ensuring quality maintenance and safe work performance.

The role directly supervises track forces and oversees safety processes, policy compliance, and coordination with CSX ITIS and GEMS reporting systems. The successful candidate will plan work, allocate resources, and monitor performance to meet CSX and FRA standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2-year degree required.
• HS diploma or GED accepted with relevant supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of FRA standards and railroad operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe and efficient work conditions.
• Plan work and allocate resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Inspect production gang work and track construction projects for quality.
• Monitor track inspection to meet Federal and CSX requirements by Track Inspectors.
• Ensure defects found by geometry cars and rail test cars are corrected via ITIS and GEMS.
• Conduct efficiency and operational tests.
• Communicate and build rapport across departments and agencies.
• Provide feedback and coaching to maintain discipline and performance.
• Ensure budget compliance with hiring, overtime, and materials procurement.
• Conduct engineering activities at major derailments and natural disasters.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Railroad knowledge

FRA standards knowledge

Track inspection knowledge

Education

Associate's degree / 2-year degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary

Inspects and maintains all track structure and right-of-way (ROW) to specifications set by CSX Transportation (CSXT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Directly supervises and develops track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance. Monitors all aspects of safety and overall track inspection and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility on a division. Leads and manages the personal safety and track safety processes and ensures policy compliance.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Manage safe and efficient work conditions.
• Efficiently plan work and allocate resources to ensure timely accomplishment of tasks
• Inspect production gang work and track construction projects to ensure quality compliance.
• Monitor track inspection periodically to ensure that all Federal and CSX requirements are being met by Track Inspectors.
• Ensure that any defects found by geometry cars and rail test cars are corrected by proper remedial action, within proper time frames using the CSX Integrated Track Inspection System (ITIS) and CSX Geometry Exceptions Management System (GEMS) for reporting and tracking work.Conduct efficiency and operational tests.
• Effectively communicate and build rapport across departments, sub-departments, and public agencies.
• Effectively utilize performance management and interpersonal skills to ensure timely feedback and coaching as required to maintain discipline and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance to budget with hiring, overtime, and materials procurement.
• Conduct engineering activities at major derailments and natural disasters.
• Conduct efficiency and operational tests.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree/2-year Degree
• Less than 1 year of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 or more years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations

Knowledge and Skills

• Microsoft Office skills (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Engineering and Construction knowledge
• Railroad industry knowledge
• Knowledge of FRA regulatory standards
• Knowledge of basic track maintenance [e.g. CSX Engineering Field Manual and Maintenance of Way Instructions (MWI)]
• Knowledge of curve elevation design theory and string lining curves
• Knowledge of derailment investigations
• Knowledge of track inspections

Leadership

The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Different shifts as assigned in a 24 hour/7 days a week operation (incl working weekends)
• May be required to complete a background check
• Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• On the road as often as possible within assigned territory