Terminal Manager - Railcar Repair

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, developing employees, and managing a productive operation, we encourage you to apply!

Direct daily railcar inspection, repair, welding, and mechanical maintenance activities.

Oversee workflow, productivity, equipment utilization, and repair quality.

Provide hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and technical assistance when needed.

Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet operational demands.

Ensure repairs meet applicable railroad industry and customer requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Supervise, train, and develop mechanical and railcar repair employees.

Assign daily responsibilities and establish clear performance expectations.

Manage attendance, productivity, employee conduct, and disciplinary matters.

Conduct safety meetings and ensure employees follow established work procedures.

Address employee concerns and maintain a productive, professional work environment.

Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Manage operational expenses, labor costs, budgets, and profit and loss (P&L) performance.

Monitor productivity and financial goals, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations.

Enforce company safety policies, customer requirements, and site-specific procedures.

Maintain employee training records and support workplace safety inspections.

Communicate operational results, challenges, and staffing needs to senior leadership.

Ability to regularly walk, bend, squat, twist, and stand throughout the workday.

Ability to occasionally climb ladders exceeding 16 feet.

Ability to open railcar doors requiring up to 90 pounds of pulling force and 68 pounds of pushing force.

Comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperatures, rain, dust, and noisy industrial environments.

Ability to safely work around railroad equipment, machinery, and uneven surfaces.

Previous supervisory or management experience overseeing at least five employees.

Experience managing budgets, operational expenses, or P&L responsibilities.

Strong mechanical background in diesel repair, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, or railcar repair.

Knowledge of welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Ability to provide hands-on technical guidance to maintenance employees.

Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and accountability.

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and make operational decisions.

Valid driver's license when required to operate company equipment.

Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.

Previous railroad or railcar repair experience.

Experience supervising mechanical repair or welding crews.

Background in transportation, intermodal operations, or industrial maintenance.

Familiarity with FRA regulations and railroad repair standards.

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has become a leading provider of railroad-related services throughout North America. We support railroads, industrial customers, and transportation facilities through railcar repair, mechanical maintenance, terminal operations, and specialized logistics services.

If you have a strong mechanical background, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to manage both employees and operational performance, we want you on our team!