Job Description

The Supervisor of Line of Road is engaged in managing the operations of rail maintenance, repair, track inspections, and personnel with a "Safety First" focus.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Manage engineering operations as outlined in FEC’s operating plan
• Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
• Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and FEC policies and procedures
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance
• Apply collective bargaining agreements and policies while carrying out duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action and responding to grievances
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within FEC policy
• Clear communication of track condition and daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed.
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to determine cause and future prevention
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory / safety environment
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrate history / experience in safety compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years combined experience as a Track Foreman supervising maintenance gangs
• FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213 Subpart A to F and G
• Experience managing budgets
• Previous experience supervising a unionized workforce
• Labor relations experience, i.e. interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.
• Training or certification in Railroad Operating Signals
• Post-secondary education

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations
• Collaborative and team-oriented; motivate others to achieve set objectives and maintains positive interactions
• Excellent leadership skills; ability to manage, mentor and coach
• Result-focused; gives clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks
• Excellent verbal, writing and reading comprehension skills
• Meet established standards of quality and safety while getting the job done in a timely manner
• Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements as well as Operating Rules
• Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
• Microsoft Office

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard workweek)
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Respond to unexpected or emergency situations
• Lift up to 80lbs
• travel required