Assistant Track Supervisor - Westlake, LA

R.J. Corman Switching Company seeks an  Assistant Track Supervisor  in Westlake, LA who will be responsible for supervising day to day activities involving track maintenance and repair teams to ensure safe, efficient rail quality for all divisions within Railroad Company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees maintenance gang to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.

• Ensures the safety of employees performing maintenance related activities on R.J. 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.

Education and Experience:  Prefer related work experience of at least 3-5 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance. Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required. Must have good communication skills and good employee relations. Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills. Computer application skills required, and previous supervisory type experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Environmental Conditions:  Performs duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Benefits:  R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance ( immediate eligibility starting  day one of employment)

• Company paid life insurance

• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

• Voluntary identity theft protection

• Flexible spending account benefits

• Paid maternity leave

• 8  paid holidays

• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401K retirement savings plan

• Work boot allowance

• Employee referral program

• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

Positions with R.J. Corman Railroad Company are Railroad Retirement positions.

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a  urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.