Railroad Track Operations Manager
Core
Provide leadership and field support for railroad operations involving track maintenance, derailment response, specialty lifting, railcar work, and heavy equipment.
Role type
Field operations manager (railroad & heavy equipment)
Builds
Track maintenance, derailment response, specialty lifting, railcar work
Domain
Railroad operations / Heavy equipment / Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field crew leadership, DOT/FRA regulations knowledge, heavy equipment operation, crane load chart interpretation, safety compliance, project coordination, budgeting, workforce planning
Preferred skills
Class A or B CDL, experience in railroad/heavy equipment/construction operations
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily field activities and support Supervisors, plan manpower and equipment schedules, monitor project progress and costs, provide hands-on leadership during routine and emergency operations, respond to emergency service calls, conduct job-site safety inspections, train and mentor field employees, assist with hiring and performance evaluations, support workforce planning and budgeting, track equipment condition, represent the company at industry events
Seniority
Manager, hands-on field leadership