Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate and plan ordinary maintenance and track work with other departments to maximize track work and train operations.
- Perform track inspections to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations.
- Help plan and implement maintenance programs and capital projects.
- Assist with annual business plan and budget process.
- Follow and monitor work practices, safety related issues to improve quality and performance.
- Monitor and enforce Federal Railroad Administration compliance with Company policies, rules and standards.
- Work with local, county, state, federal agencies on railroad issues to create and continue good relations.
- Plan and provide information for future track improvements with Chief Engineer.
- Ensure all contractor work forces are properly train and adhere to all Company safety and operating Rules.
- Supervises and oversees all track, structure, and signal maintenance performed by contractor.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION :
- High school diploma or GED (Required)
EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years’ experience in railroad track maintenance. (Required)
- One (1) year supervisory experience in maintenance of way track standards and policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license to drive on company business.
- Must possess a thorough working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 213 and 214, as well as a thorough working knowledge of day-to-day railroad practices.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Ability to formulate and work within a business plan/budget.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, all levels of Company personnel, and government officials.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership skills. Must be self-motivated.
- Proficient with software for word processing and spreadsheets and project management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to schedule maintenance within an operating plan.
- Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to monitor projects to ensure materials and resources are provided to meet schedules and budgets.
- Conduct operational field and observation testing on contractors and all departments to ensure compliance with Federal and Company safety requirements.
- Lead the safety effort for the maintenance of way department, including safety audits.
- Certified and trained in investigating personal injuries, derailments and determining the root causes.
- Certified in drug and alcohol testing and awareness.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Stand and walk on level or uneven ground.
- Sit, bend, twist, stoop, kneel and climb.
- Push, pull, and/or lift, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, reach with hands and arms; and/or use hands to feel or handle
- The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, nose and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.
SCHEDULE:
- 10-hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION :
- Driver's License (Required)
- FRA 213 Certification (Required)
Job Tags
For contractors, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,