Assistant Track Supervisor - Conway, SC

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance gang to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
• Ensures the safety of employees performing maintenance‑related activities on RJ Corman Railroads.
• Ensures track meets all requirements for RJC and FRA.
• Ensures that employees adhere to all FRA‑related rules and regulations.
• Undertakes supervision of special projects as assigned.
• Completes and maintains all daily maintenance forms, including Daily Production Report, Hot Work Permit, Rail Added Report, etc.
• Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Related work experience of at least 3–5 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance (preferred).
• Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations (required).
• Good communication skills and strong employee‑relations abilities.
• Multi‑task oriented with good analytical skills.
• Computer application skills (required); previous supervisory experience (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physically strenuous work.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lb.
• Occasional use of a 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes (requires 50 lb of force).
• Occasional use of a 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes (requires 75 lb of force).
• Ability to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails, and ballast safely.
• Ability to navigate into confined spaces when necessary.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in job‑site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; appropriate personal protective equipment is required for job‑site visits.

Benefits

• Railroad retirement benefits (immediate eligibility, starting day one of employment)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO (paid time off) accrual
• 8 paid holidays per year (Veteran’s Day is a paid holiday for U.S. veterans)
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary short‑ and long‑term disability
• Voluntary accident insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid maternity leave
• Group life insurance
• All team members 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts from various suppliers
• Employee assistance program
• Annual boot voucher
• Company‑provided PPE, including prescription safety glasses allowance