Production Railroad Tie Gang Superintendent 3

Title: Production Tie Superintendent 3 
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Description
The Production Tie Superintendent is a field-based position that actively participates in
and coordinates work on railroad tie rehabilitation projects, supervises the field crew
and is responsible for the completion of all assigned projects in a safe and timely
manner while utilizing the highest quality of workmanship and meeting budgetary
expectations.
 
THIS POSITION IS FIELD BASED AND DOES NOT HAVE TO RESIDE IN LOCATION
OF JOB POSTING

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Plans work activities with Project Manager to develop best means and methods,
including safety action plans.
 Reviews all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in
the field is built to the most recent specifications.
 Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned project and ensures that proper
resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools,
equipment and material.
 Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to company goals, safety
audits, and following company policies and procedures.
 Plans, schedules and manages crews comprised of 20-25 employees including
foremen, operators and laborers.
 Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, drug testing, orientation,
discipline, etc.
 Supervises work and complies with the FRA track safety standards and Roadway
Worker Safety Rules.
 Conducts daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance
feedback, safety and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the
workers.
 Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education and
enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures.
 Make sure the proper safety equipment is available and used by all field
personnel.
 Communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
 Ensures that work is completed to a high level of quality, every day.
 Ensures crew member time sheets are properly submitted.
 Unloads and spreads all material required for projects.
 Manages material quantity on hand to ensure adequate supply for planned work.

 Changes out ties and/or switch timbers in a production environment as marked
by the owner and in accordance with project specifications.
 Gauges track along the tie change-out area when directed by the owner and
contract specifications.
 Ensures track is safe for train traffic at the end of each shift, in accordance with
the FRA 213 Track Safety Standards.
 Submits daily production reports to office in a timely manner.
 Completes daily CWR track disturbance reports when required by the railroad in
a timely manner.
 Performs independent equipment inspections one time during each work rotation.
 Performs efficiency testing on subordinates as required by FRA 243
requirements.

Overall coordination of the crew including:

 Coordinating and scheduling crew members to be at the site at the desired time.
 Setting up hotel rooms for crew members.
 Fueling of machines prior to each shift and or as necessary.
 Ensuring the operators complete walk around inspections daily for Roadway
Maintenance Machines.
 Ensure that equipment is operated properly to mitigate damage.
 Ensuring the overall safety, quality, and production of the gang.
 Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance with crew mechanics to keep
equipment operating efficiently.
 Communicates with contractors or sub-contractors to coordinate work, goals, etc.

Operates Company vehicle, DOT Medical Card required.

Qualifications Needed:

 5+ years of experience in railroad construction.
 Extensive experience in supervising and managing railroad tie gang operations.
 Must qualify in track inspection as required by FRA.
 Basic knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance including
track, turnout and crossing construction, rail replacement, track surfacing and
thermite welding.
 Previous experience managing track construction projects.
 Ability to train and motivate workers.
 Ability to read and understand project specific documents including schedules,
standard railway plans and specifications.
 Ability to oversee the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to
crew.
 Strong client relation skills.
 Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills.
 Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the
work being performed.
 Ability to understand and expertly carry out instructions.
 Ability to keep records and to prepare production reports, time sheets, equipment
logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files.
 Ability to perform other administrative and/or project-based duties as assigned.
 Must be able to travel 90-100%
 Basic computer and mobile device proficiency.
 Independent starter and must be Self-motivated with good communication skills.
 Work outdoors in inclement weather.

Compensation:

 Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
 Medical, dental vision benefits.
 Short Term & Long Term Disability
 Life Insurance
 401K Retirement Plan
 Discretionary Profit Sharing Bonus
 

EEO Statement: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,
Our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.