Track Superintendent - Dayton, TX

Location
Dayton
Workplace
On-site

About this role

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking a Track Superintendent to join our team in Dayton, TX. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Responsible for directing track inspections and maintenance forces to ensure safe train operations.
  • Oversees track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
  • Undertakes special projects as assigned.
  • Ensures track meets all inspections requirements for RJC and FRA.
  • Ensures safe and efficient operation within each area assigned.
  • Communicates and coordinates with other railroads when necessary to facilitate efficient work as needed for various operations.
  • Ensures the safety of employees performing inspections / maintenance related activities on RJ Corman Railroads.
  • Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary.
  • Maintains appropriate staffing levels at all locations to ensure all divisions are capable of providing necessary service to all customers.
  • Maintains professional relationship with FRA personnel and ensures that employees adhere to all FRA related rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or 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 50 lbs.
  • Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force. 
  • Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs 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: 

  • 24/7 availability required.
  • May be required to respond to operational needs outside of normal working hours.
  • Work is performed in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
  • Performs some 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 Company is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members: 

  • Railroad Retirement Benefits
  • 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


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.

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Work boot allowance
  • Employee referral program
  • Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train