What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Supervisor- Fort Wayne, IN position at Norfolk Southern?
Requisition 38306 : B3 Mechanical Supervisor- Fort Wayne, IN
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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.
Job Description
Primary Purpose :
Provides the first-line supervision of various craft personnel on an assigned shift for mechanical operations. Duties will vary depending on whether the position is located at a freight car or locomotive repair facility.
Principal Duties :
- Duties for a locomotive facility may involve an overhaul of diesel locomotives and their electrical and mechanical components.
- Duties for a freight car facility may involve an overhaul, repair and modification of business car mechanical and electrical systems.
- Inspect, service, and repair freight cars.
- Maintenance of support equipment and shop equipment as required (including car department tools and dies).
- Handles line-of-road train problems and repairs as needed.
- Supervise emergency situations such as derailments, crossing accidents, spillage, or lading problems.
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Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE : NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
