POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position responds to and works to fix any track, roadway, or right-of-way facility condition that slows or stops the movement of trains for his/her assigned territory. Strives to provide high quality work while minimizing delays and costs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Education: 

*High School diploma required; two years of college preferred

*Must complete FRA Track Safety Standards class

 Experience:

*Six years experience in track experience

*Experience managing teams in multiple locations

*Knowledge of FRA, KSC, State and Local laws, regulations and ordinances on railroad construction and maintenance of way.

 Skills:

*Strong leadership skills

*Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office

JOB DUTIES:

*Provides maintenance to mainline track, adjacent yards, sidings, branch, and industry lines

*Investigates derailments and injuries to ascertain the facts and prevent reoccurrence

*Meets with Trainmasters to assure track conditions meet standards

*Manages slow orders and develops a plan for removal in a swift and timely manner

*Works with governmental agencies to shut down and rebuild road crossings

*Coordinates gangs and material delivery planning and scheduling

*Requests work curfews from the STC

*Supervises the contractor cars (e.g., rail test, geometry, grinder, spray trucks, spray trains).

*Oversees and inspects production gangs on a day-to-day basis.

*Ensure gangs are on the assigned route for the day

*Ensures gangs have material and equipment to perform the daily task(s)

*Prepares estimates and works to stay in budget; schedules Maintenance of Way projects

*Plans and implements maintenance process according to KCS standards, policies and procedures

 *Ensures safe working conditions, full compliance of safety rules, and good housekeeping practices]

*Investigates all accidents and reports the results to appropriate individuals

*Complies fully with labor relations and human resources management policies and agreements

*Orders material and seeks approval for contractors’ bill payment; does SAP requisitions

OTHER:

*Works with other Engineering departments on projects or day-to-day activities

*On-call 24/7/365; Able to work in extreme weather conditions

The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position.  These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.