Rail Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

  COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Rail Supervisor leads the assigned team and site operations to perform the contracted services for the client in a manner consistent with our company values and quality of Performance under the direction of the Regional Manager. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and leads the operations of the assigned site to ensure the contracted scope of work is followed.
• Provides Technical support to employees. Ensure compliance with Drummac’s employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements and Association of American Railroads (AAR)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
• Coordinates, creates, and publishes weekly schedules for the team which align with the budget.
• Monitors operations to ensure that staff members comply with all safety rules.
• Promotes safe work activities by conducting and reviewing frequent safety audits and sets expectations of direct reports to ensure safe practices are followed at all times.
• Supervises employee performance and coaches each team member to develop the team for success.
• Leads new hire training, policy and procedure compliance, and disciplinary counseling.
• Trains staff in proper procedures for all work tasks.
• Process timecards, maintains vacation schedules, and assigns and ensures training.
• Requires constant and close interaction with the management team as well as Drummac’s client. 
• Wears and uses required protective equipment while working. 
• Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job and drives a safety focus with the entire team.
• Travel periodically as needed (typically no more than 25% travel or as directed by management).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Valid driver’s license required
• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills); Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• At least five (5) years of transportation industry work experience with a minimum of one (1) year at the Supervisor level.
• Requires 49 CFR 238, 229, 218, and 236 qualifications; though Drummac will provide training to the right candidate in these areas.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical, and persuasive skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees, and leadership.
• Must be able to multi-task and have strong supervisory, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• General working knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
• General understanding of equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs.
• Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions which may require lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must have appropriate licenses and certifications.
• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.

Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic, state and local laws.

Drummac, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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