Track Supervisor
Posted 2025-04-22About the position
The Track Supervisor is responsible for inspecting and maintaining all track structures and right-of-way (ROW) in accordance with specifications set by CSX Transportation (CSXT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This role involves direct supervision and development of track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance. The Track Supervisor monitors all aspects of safety and overall track inspection and maintenance within their assigned area of responsibility on a division. They lead and manage personal safety and track safety processes, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. In this position, the Track Supervisor will manage safe and efficient work conditions, efficiently plan work, and allocate resources to ensure timely accomplishment of tasks. They will inspect production gang work and track construction projects to ensure quality compliance, monitor track inspections periodically to ensure that all Federal and CSX requirements are being met by Track Inspectors, and ensure that any defects found by geometry cars and rail test cars are corrected through proper remedial action within the required time frames. The supervisor will utilize the CSX Integrated Track Inspection System (ITIS) and CSX Geometry Exceptions Management System (GEMS) for reporting and tracking work, conduct efficiency and operational tests, and effectively communicate and build rapport across departments, sub-departments, and public agencies. The role also requires the Track Supervisor to utilize performance management and interpersonal skills to provide timely feedback and coaching as necessary to maintain discipline and improve performance. They will ensure compliance with budgetary constraints regarding hiring, overtime, and materials procurement, conduct engineering activities during major derailments and natural disasters, and perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Responsibilities
? Inspect and maintain all track structure and right-of-way (ROW) to specifications set by CSX Transportation (CSXT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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? Directly supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
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? Monitor all aspects of safety and overall track inspection and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility on a division.
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? Manage safe and efficient work conditions.
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? Efficiently plan work and allocate resources to ensure timely accomplishment of tasks.
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? Inspect production gang work and track construction projects to ensure quality compliance.
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? Monitor track inspection periodically to ensure that all Federal and CSX requirements are being met by Track Inspectors.
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? 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.
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? Conduct efficiency and operational tests.
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? Effectively communicate and build rapport across departments, sub-departments, and public agencies.
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? Utilize performance management and interpersonal skills to ensure timely feedback and coaching as required to maintain discipline and improve performance.
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? Ensure compliance to budget with hiring, overtime, and materials procurement.
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? Conduct engineering activities at major derailments and natural disasters.
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? Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Requirements
? Associates Degree/2-year Degree
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? Less than 1 year of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations
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? High School Diploma/GED with 1 or more years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations.
Nice-to-haves
? Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
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? 2 or more years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations.
Benefits
? Competitive compensation and benefits package
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? Unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout a rewarding career
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? Commitment to safety in the work environment
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