Track Supervisor (Westlake, LA)

R.J. Corman Careers•Westlake, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

R.J. Corman Switching Company has an opening for a Track Supervisor in Westlake, LA to assist in the safe, efficient, and general management of the track maintenance operations at our Fountain, AL switching location. The Track Supervisor will schedule, coordinate and supervise all personnel, manage material metrics, tools and equipment to support the track maintenance and inspection.

Requirements

Three or more years of track maintenance experience is preferred
Must have experience in Maintenance of Way standards
Prior supervisory experience
Familiar with and able to apply safety and operating procedures
Independent starter and must be self-motivated with good communication skills
Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions.
The requirements of this position involve extended periods of strenuous physical activity under various field and weather conditions.
Applicant must be able to lift, carry, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull with confined spaces.
Able to perform physical strenuous work
Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs
Requires occasional use of 30lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50lbs of force
Requires occasional use of 10lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75lbs of force
Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner
Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan and perform track maintenance work (install ties, change rail, etc.)
Perform weekly track inspections to ensure safe train operations
Monitor work practices and safety related issues to improve quality and performance
Work with customers, both internally and externally
Plan and provide future track improvements for location
Manage employees, equipment and materials