Track Supervisor (Westlake, LA)

About the role

Track Supervisor position 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 track maintenance and inspection.

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 the location
• Manage employees, equipment, and materials

Requirements

• Three or more years of track maintenance experience is preferred
• Experience in Maintenance of Way standards
• Prior supervisory experience
• Familiar with and able to apply safety and operating procedures
• Independent starter and self-motivated with good communication skills

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed outside in varying environmental conditions. The position involves extended periods of strenuous physical activity under various field and weather conditions.

• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• 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

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members (Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment):

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance