What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Supervisor position at Florida East Coast Railway?
Overview
The Road Supervisor (Line of Road) is engaged in managing the operations of rail maintenance, repair, track inspections, and personnel with a "Safety First" focus.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The Road Supervisor (Line of Road) is engaged in managing the operations of rail maintenance, repair, track inspections, and personnel with a "Safety First" focus.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Manage engineering operations as outlined in FEC’s operating plan
- Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
- Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and FEC policies and procedures
- Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance
- Apply collective bargaining agreements and policies while carrying out duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action and responding to grievances
- Manage budgets and workforce productivity within FEC policy
- Clear communication of track condition and daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed.
- Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to determine cause and future prevention
- Other duties or tasks as assigned by manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory / safety environment
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license
- Demonstrate history / experience in safety compliance
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
- At least 5 years combined experience as a Track Foreman supervising maintenance gangs
- FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213 Subpart A to F and G
- Experience managing budgets
- Previous experience supervising a unionized workforce
- Labor relations experience, i.e. interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.
- Training or certification in Railroad Operating Signals
- Post-secondary education
- Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations
- Collaborative and team-oriented; motivate others to achieve set objectives and maintains positive interactions
- Excellent leadership skills; ability to manage, mentor and coach
- Result-focused; gives clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks
- Excellent verbal, writing and reading comprehension skills
- Meet established standards of quality and safety while getting the job done in a timely manner
- Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements as well as Operating Rules
- Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
- Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
- Microsoft Office
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard workweek)
- Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
- Respond to unexpected or emergency situations
- Lift up to 80lbs
- travel required