Summer 2021 Track Supervisor Internship
Posted on: 6 Jan 2021
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
A Day in the Life of a Maintenance of Way Intern
As an intern you will work alongside MW&S (Maintenance of Way and Structures) field crews, officers and staff on a variety of projects. Interns will be placed by the department in one of three settings line maintenance, program maintenance, or bridges and buildings. Primary duties include assisting MW&S crews and officers with performing track inspections and maintenance on line of road, yard locations and system gangs. Student will learn train and track dynamics, track inspection, construction and maintenance operations, and much more. Interested applicants must have a desire to work outdoors in a hands-on, predominately field-oriented position. The goal of the program is to expose students to the day to day operations in our Maintenance of Way and Structures Department.
What makes a successful intern in Maintenance of Way?
A self-starter who can work with little direct supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure
General hands-on knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment is helpful, with good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Education/Experience
Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
Preferred Degree Paths: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management
Compensation
Freshman (27 or fewer credits) - $2,500/month
Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $2,800/month
Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $3,000 /month
Senior (90 or more credits) - $3,300/month
Graduate Student - $3,666/month
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Norfolk Southern Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
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IndustryTransport/Delivery Services
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No. of Employees26,662
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