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Form of work
SalaryDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and plan ordinary maintenance and program track work with other departments to maximize track work and train operations
- Perform track inspections and monitor track inspectors to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations
- Follow and monitor work practices, safety related issues to improve quality and performance
- Monitor and enforce FRA compliance along with company policies, rules and standards.
- Work with local, county and state agencies on railroad issues to create and continue good relations.
- Plan and provide information for future track improvements with management
- Manage labor, tools and materials for field forces to perform track maintenance
- Familiar with and able to apply safety rules and procedures
- Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Lead, direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the M/W Department
- Responsible for the hourly technical craft employees as well as all supervisors in the M/W Department
- Interfaces with other departments to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad
- Responsible for filling vacancies ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures
- Responsible for enforcing compliance with safety procedures; use of PPE keeping required records
- Monitor and closely control all maintenance and other related costs associated with the Department
- Manage and ensure Department meets its track, signal and capital projects service goals
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education Required or Equivalent Experience: Associate's Degree; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Education Preferred: Associate's Degree in Engineering a plus.
- Related Experience Required: Demonstrate the ability to self-motivate; prioritize; promote safe work habits; manage budgetary constraints.
- Related Experience Preferred: Rail Industry a plus
- Must have a valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The environmental factors/and or physical requirements of this position include the following:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit potential customer locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move). The employee is required to have good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate computer equipment and read information. Required to lift up to 100 pounds.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Health, Dental & Vision Plan
- Employer provided life insurance
- STD / LTD
- Paid time off
- Bonus program
- Participation in Railroad Retirement
Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected classifications.
Note that Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad Railroad does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, FGA will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
