Job ID: 18457 

Benefits Offering 

 

This is a Union position and must join the local operators 312 union.

 

Position Summary  

 

The Craft Superintendent plans, supervises, and coordinates track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities. 

 

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties 

 

Plans, monitors, and coordinates construction/maintenance activities ensuring safe, cost effective, and high-quality performance 

Manages and implements inspection schedules, preventive maintenance and repair programs for track systems and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation 

Assists in the initiation and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures associated with track and structures maintenance and inspection 

Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of track inspection and maintenance crews, including adherence to work plans and budgets, performance, quality, and safety, to ensure that project objectives are achieved 

Investigates and diagnoses track failures, difficult maintenance problems, and critical safety issues, and renders corrective actions in a timely manner 

Recommends improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies 

Assigns, directs, and supervises work performed by track workers in accordance with work plans and established priorities 

Makes recommendations regarding the establishment of policies and procedures for programs affecting safety and operational effectiveness 

Enforces company policy and local, state and federally mandated regulations 

Conducts safety audits and safety meetings 

Ensures safe and economical use of labor, materials, and equipment 

Provides technical support to track workers 

Prepares and presents verbal and written reports and recommendations to project team. 

Trains and supervises staff 
 

Required Skills and Qualifications 

A minimum of 6 years of track construction, maintenance and repair including at least 4 years supervising and/or directing the work of others engaged in such activities 

Knowledge of Federal Track Safety Standards (FTSS) and Federal Roadway Worker Safety (FRWS) and the ability to be qualified for Part 213.7 of FTSS 

Knowledge of the methods and procedures required to carry out large scale track construction and maintenance, structures maintenance, and to monitor system-wide inspections 

Knowledge of railroad rules, regulations, and procedures and regulatory agency guidelines 

Ability to diagnose and correct difficult construction, maintenance, and safety problems 

Ability to evaluate and recommend new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs 

Experience supervising staff and the ability to clearly communicate instructions to staff 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite 

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

Works outdoors at construction site 

Works around moving machines, vehicles, and equipment 

Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction  

May lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds 

May climb poles, ladders, and large structures 

Occasionally works at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground 

May occasionally work in confined spaces 

Exposed to harsh weather conditions including extremely hot and extremely cold weather 

Exposed to loud noise 

 

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.  

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.