Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway | Supervisor of Signals and Communications (WLE-0065)
About The Position
The Supervisor of Signals and Communications position is an experienced, full-time, exempt salaried supervisory role of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE). This position is responsible for the safe inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of all signal and communication systems within assigned territory in accordance with W&LE standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. The Supervisor of Signals and Communications directly supervises, leads, and develops signal and communications employees to ensure safe, reliable system performance while efficiently planning daily work and allocating resources to support railroad operations. This role emphasizes safety leadership, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and accurate documentation of inspections, testing, and maintenance activities. Supervisors work outdoors in all weather conditions with variable and irregular hours, including after-hours callouts and on-call response as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Supervisory experience in railroad signal or communications.
- Knowledge of FRA regulations.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage safe and efficient work conditions at all times.
- Efficiently plan work and allocate resources to ensure safe and effective completion of signal and communications tasks.
- Enforce compliance with FRA regulations, company rules, and safety procedures.
- Conduct efficiency, operational, and compliance tests of signal and communication systems.
- Plan, assign, and supervise daily maintenance, testing, and repair activities for signal and communication infrastructure.
- Inspect and ensure proper operation of signal systems, grade crossing warning devices, and communication networks.
- Lead, coach, and develop employees to improve technical knowledge, performance, and safety awareness.
- Respond to emergencies and service interruptions.
- Coordinate after-hours callouts and on-call response.
- Communicate and coordinate with other departments.
- Complete required reports and regulatory documentation.
- Understand and apply collective bargaining agreements.
Benefits
- excellent medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- railroad retirement
- 401(k) plan
- profit sharing
- paid holidays
- paid vacation
- paid personal leave
- college scholarships for dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
