Track Supervisor

CSX•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Track Supervisor inspects and maintains track structure and right-of-way to CSX Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration specifications. The role directly supervises and develops track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance, and monitors safety, inspection, and maintenance activities throughout an assigned division area. The supervisor leads personal and track safety processes and ensures compliance with policies. The position involves planning work and allocating resources, checking production gang work and track construction projects for quality, and monitoring track inspections for compliance with Federal and CSX requirements. The supervisor ensures defects identified by geometry cars and rail test cars receive appropriate remedial action within required time frames, using CSX systems for reporting and tracking. The role also includes conducting efficiency and operational tests, communicating across departments and with public agencies, coaching and managing employee performance, and ensuring budget compliance for hiring, overtime, and materials. Engineering activities may be required at major derailments and natural disasters. Other duties may be assigned by the manager. Work is performed on different shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends. Hours and schedules may vary and may include a non-standard work week. The supervisor is expected to be on the road as often as possible within the assigned territory and may be required to complete a background check. Protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree or two-year degree with less than one year of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with one or more years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations.
Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Engineering and construction knowledge.
Railroad industry knowledge.
Knowledge of FRA regulatory standards.
Knowledge of basic track maintenance, including the CSX Engineering Field Manual and Maintenance of Way Instructions (MWI).
Knowledge of curve elevation design theory and string-lining curves.
Knowledge of derailment investigations.
Knowledge of track inspections.
Leadership capabilities aligned with producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.
Ability to work different shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends; work hours and schedules may vary and may include a non-standard work week.
Ability to travel on the road frequently within the assigned territory.
May be required to complete a background check.
Ability to wear protective equipment such as welding shields, a hard hat, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or four-year degree.
Two or more years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations.

Responsibilities

Manage safe and efficient work conditions.
Plan work and allocate resources to ensure timely task completion.
Inspect production gang work and track construction projects for quality compliance.
Periodically monitor track inspections to ensure Federal and CSX requirements are met.
Ensure defects identified by geometry cars and rail test cars are corrected with appropriate remedial action within required time frames, using ITIS and GEMS to report and track work.
Conduct efficiency and operational tests.
Communicate effectively and build rapport across departments, sub-departments, and public agencies.
Use performance management and interpersonal skills to provide timely feedback and coaching, maintain discipline, and improve performance.
Ensure budget compliance for hiring, overtime, and materials procurement.
Conduct engineering activities at major derailments and natural disasters.
Perform other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.