Track Supervisor

CSX Transportation • Detroit, MI

2d

About The Position

Inspects and maintains track structure and right-of-way to specifications set by CSX Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration. Directly supervises and develops track forces to support quality maintenance and safe work performance. Monitors safety, track inspections, and maintenance throughout an assigned division area, and leads personal and track safety processes while ensuring policy compliance.

The role plans and allocates work and resources, inspects production gang work and construction projects, and monitors track inspections for compliance with Federal and CSX requirements. It ensures defects identified by geometry cars and rail test cars receive appropriate remedial action within required timeframes, using CSX ITIS and GEMS to report and track work. The supervisor also conducts operational and efficiency tests, communicates across departments and with public agencies, provides feedback and coaching, and ensures budget compliance for hiring, overtime, and materials. Engineering activities may be required at major derailments and natural disasters.

The position operates in an assigned territory and requires different shifts in a 24/7 operation, including weekends. Work hours may vary in length and schedule, potentially including a non-standard work week, and travel on the road within the territory is expected as often as possible. Protective equipment must be worn. A background check may be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree/two-year degree and less than one year of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering Operations; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and at least one year 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, such as 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.
• Availability for different shifts in a 24-hour/7-day operation, including weekends; work hours and schedules may vary and may include a non-standard work week.
• Wear protective equipment such as welding shields, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Travel on the road as often as possible within the assigned territory.
• May be required to complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree/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 completion of tasks.
• Inspect production gang work and track construction projects for quality compliance.
• Periodically monitor track inspections to ensure Track Inspectors meet Federal and CSX requirements.
• Ensure defects identified by geometry cars and rail test cars are corrected through proper remedial action within required timeframes, 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 miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options supporting financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree