Assistant Superintendent

CPKC•Kansas City, MO

25d•Onsite

About The Position

CPKC is collecting resumes for current and future Assistant Superintendent openings in 2026. The final work location may be anywhere across the U.S. network and will be based on business needs. The Assistant Superintendent leads the safe and efficient movement of traffic across road territory and yard-terminals, developing, organizing, and completing the daily operating plan. The role drives operating, performance, and financial results through a team of Trainmasters, Assistant Trainmasters, and union workforce. The position is based in the Operations Southern Region; the posting lists Kansas City, Missouri, and indicates 20–30% travel. Location may change based on organizational requirements. The role requires occasional train operation and maintaining applicable certifications and licenses, including GCOR and Engineer qualifications as required by industry regulations. The employee may need to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification. This is a safety-critical role requiring a successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing evaluations, and a negative company or regulated drug test. Post-hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background checks include criminal history, education, professional references, driver's license and driving history, passport, and Social Security Number verification.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency.
At least 5 years of railway experience; qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one, allowing entry to and re-entry from Canada and Mexico.
Must be or become qualified in GCOR rules.
Knowledge of investigations and root cause analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and through written, verbal, phone, and computer-based channels.
Ability to set priorities, develop action plans, and execute effectively under pressure.
Willingness to be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs.
Successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing evaluations, and a negative company or regulated drug test.
Must complete the specified background investigation, including criminal history, education, professional references, driver's license and driving history, passport, and Social Security Number verification.
May be required to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating crews, yardmasters, support staff, assistant trainmasters, and trainmasters.
Drive the operating plan safely and efficiently.
Deliver results against performance and financial metrics through asset utilization.
Participate in and assist with regional safety and business plan rollouts.
Help establish career development plans and stretch assignments for team members.
Mentor the team and reinforce behaviors that lead to outstanding results.
Optimize and control costs through efficient business support functions, including clerical, customer service, and sales and marketing.
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies, and provide input to Labor Relations for future contract bargaining.
Align with regulatory agencies and maintain positive working relationships.
Conduct safety-related efficiency tests, train rides, and other activities that support safe and efficient operations.
Investigate safety-rule and policy failures and respond to safety, health, and environmental incidents as needed.
Implement processes identified through corporate initiatives in a timely manner and ensure subordinates apply CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Occasionally operate trains and maintain certifications and licenses required by industry regulations.
Be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs.