Supervisor, Mechanical - Prior experience maintaining Locomotives required!

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you’ll help manage the team that keeps our locomotive fleet running safely and efficiently. You’ll ensure compliance with FRA standards, oversee maintenance schedules, and troubleshoot technical issues—all while supporting a culture of safety and reliability.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a leadership position, values precision, and wants to make a direct impact on rail operations.

• →Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
• →Maintain accurate employee safety records and schedule safety presentations, job briefings, and training sessions
• →Manage locomotive maintenance schedules and coordinate with Transportation when locomotives must be directed to the shop
• →Monitor locomotive dwell time to maximize locomotive availability
• →Assign and monitor work to ensure directives to employees are being followed
• →Assist in maintaining locomotive files that comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) periodic-inspection rules and G&W record retention
• →Implement and support approved repair and maintenance practices for locomotives
• →Maintain optimum inventory level to support repair activities ordering materials as required
• →Direct and assist employees with troubleshooting and repairs
• →Keep accurate records and reports in compliance with FRA regulations and company policy
• →Collaborate with others on repair strategies and project planning
• →Interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and repair instructions
• →Assist with projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)
• Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Walking on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions
• Working at elevated heights of 18 feet or greater while adhering to fall protection safety guidelines
• Frequent lifting of equipment and tools that could be up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, squat and twist as necessary while working on equipment
• Travel may be required and vary based on operational needs

• Prior experience maintaining locomotives
• Knowledge of all aspects of the maintenance and repair of locomotives’ mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of the safe handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste products
• Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office, applications, reporting, etc.)
• Knowledge of FRA regulations pertaining to locomotives
• At least 2 years as a supervisor is a plus
• Ability to train, manage, and supervise hourly employees
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other departments and supervisors
• Experience working in a safety sensitive work environment
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment

• Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
• May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
• Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree in a related field is a plus
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license