Mechanical Supervisor - Hondo, TX
About The Position
R.J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor in Hondo, Texas. The position oversees the safe, efficient, and profitable management of mechanical operations, including daily planning and control, crew scheduling, and supervision. The supervisor monitors work practices and safety issues to improve quality and performance, and performs locomotive and FRA inspections. Duties also include locomotive repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repairs on company locomotives, vehicles, and equipment. Freight car repair may be required. The role requires operating a commercial motor vehicle and some travel to other locations. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires mechanical experience and knowledge of power and hydraulic tools. Electrical experience and rail car repair experience are preferred, while welding and oxygen/acetylene torching experience are a plus. Medical card holders are also a plus. Work involves outdoor duties in all weather conditions. Physical requirements include constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or carrying equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; and pushing or pulling with up to 100 pounds of force. The employee must be able to work independently and properly wear all required personal protective equipment. The company describes benefits for full-time team members and additional benefits for all team members. R.J. Corman Railroad is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, including a urine drug test, are conducted.
Requirements
- Mechanical experience is required.
- Knowledge of power and hydraulic tools.
- Able to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to properly wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and pushing or pulling with up to 100 pounds of force.
- Able to perform specified duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical experience preferred.
- Experience in rail car repair preferred.
- Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching experience is a plus.
- Medical card holders are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical operations safely, efficiently, and profitably.
- Plan and control daily operations, schedule crews, and supervise work.
- Monitor work practices and safety-related issues to improve quality and performance.
- Perform locomotive and FRA inspections.
- Perform mechanical, air, and electrical locomotive repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repairs on assigned company locomotives, vehicles, and equipment.
- Repair freight cars if necessary.
- Operate a commercial motor vehicle.
- Travel to other locations as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off accrual
- Eight paid holidays per year
- Veteran's Day paid holiday for U.S. veterans
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401(k) employer match
- Paid maternity leave
- Group life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts from various suppliers
- Employee assistance program
- Annual boot voucher
- Company-provided personal protective equipment
- Prescription safety glasses allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
