Track Services Site Manager

750 John Dodd Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA | Hourly | per hour | Full Time

| Health, Dental, 401k, Paid Weekly, Annual Bonus, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Track Services Site Manager

Road & Rail Services – Spartanburg, SCJob Type: Full-Time | ManagementIndustry: Railroad Track Maintenance & Services

Lead Track Maintenance Operations

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Track Services Site Manager to lead our railroad track operations in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing employees, coordinating daily maintenance activities, maintaining a strong safety culture, and ensuring track work is completed efficiently and according to customer and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience in railroad track maintenance, track construction, heavy equipment operations, or a related industrial environment and understands what it takes to lead employees in the field.

This is not strictly an office management position. The Site Manager must be comfortable working alongside the operation, evaluating job progress, solving problems, and providing direction to track workers and equipment operators.

Key Responsibilities

As the Track Services Site Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the assigned operation. Responsibilities include:

Direct daily railroad track maintenance and repair activities

Lead, coach, train, and develop track workers and equipment operators

Plan daily work assignments and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials

Monitor job progress, productivity, quality, and completion timelines

Ensure track work meets company, customer, and applicable railroad requirements

Oversee the safe operation of track maintenance machinery and heavy equipment

Support work involving rail cutting, material handling, track alignment, and other track maintenance activities

Conduct regular safety meetings and job briefings

Identify workplace hazards and take corrective action

Maintain compliance with applicable FRA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements

Reinforce company safety policies, standard operating procedures, and customer expectations

Assist with employee training and performance management

Communicate operational needs, challenges, and project status to upper management

Respond to operational issues and emergency situations when required

Maintain a professional working relationship with customers and employees

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a leader who understands that successful railroad operations require strong safety practices, dependable employees, effective planning, and hands-on leadership.

Preferred qualifications include:

Previous railroad track maintenance, track construction, or related industry experience

Previous supervisory or management experience

Knowledge of railroad track maintenance practices and equipment

Experience working around or operating heavy equipment

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable

Strong communication and organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Availability for on-call, weekend, and after-hours responsibilities when operational needs require

Benefits & Employee Perks

Road & Rail Services offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Weekly safety incentive opportunities

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Training and professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Promote-from-within culture

Work Environment

This position works in an active railroad environment and requires regular outdoor work in changing weather conditions. The Site Manager must be comfortable around railroad tracks, moving equipment, machinery, uneven terrain, and physically demanding work environments.

Rail operations may require flexibility outside normal business hours. Candidates should be prepared to respond to weekend, after-hours, and emergency operational needs when necessary.

Join Road & Rail Services

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided railroad, terminal, track, and asset-management services throughout North America. We are committed to providing customers with safe, dependable operations while creating opportunities for employees to build long-term careers.

If you have experience in railroad track maintenance, track construction, heavy equipment operations, or railroad leadership and are ready to take ownership of a track services operation, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join Road & Rail Services as our Track Services Site Manager in Spartanburg, SC.