Track Supervisor Trainee - Various Locations
Posted on: 11 Mar 2021
Norfolk, VA
Job Description
Track Supervisor Trainees in Norfolk Southern's Maintenance of Way department play a vital role in our operations team. Supervisors are responsible for managing a team of unionized employees to directly oversee the building, repair, and maintenance of our railroad tracks and bridges. Our extensive new hire trainee program will educate you on the intricacies of working on the railroad in order to accomplish this goal.
During training, you will learn train and track dynamics, track inspection, construction, and maintenance operations, and much more. After completion of the six-month training program, you will manage maintenance employees such as; rail gangs that replace rail and spikes, tie gangs that perform scheduled crosstie replacement, and bridge and building gangs that maintain and repair the bridges and trestles on the railroad. Supervisors will be responsible for managing a territory spanning dozens of miles that can include one or more rail terminals supporting an operation that runs 24/7.
What makes a successful trainee in the Maintenance of Way department?
A self-starter who can work with little direct supervision
Ability to lead others-and embracing that role
Ability to plan, manage, and adapt on the fly
Building effective and responsive interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to create a work environment in which employees are engaged
Education/Experience
Preferred Level: Bachelor’s Degree (BS)
Preferred Majors: Engineering, Construction Management, Other Relevant Majors
In lieu of a degree: 4+ years of leadership and industry experience from such as military, manufacturing, construction
Proficient in MS office
Work Environment
Environment: Outdoor/Field
Shift Work: Yes
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: Extensive Travel and/or Relocation
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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