Signal Superintendent (Nashville, TN)

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Signal Superintendent based in the Nashville, TN area to oversee signals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky

Accountability: Works with Chief Engineer to develop short and long term maintenance plans and practices for the RJ Corman shortline and switching properties. Supervises signal maintainers and maintains ordering responsibilities for all signal materials and supplies.

Responsibilities:
• Supervises all Signal Maintainers in the respective area of responsibility.
• Ensures FRA compliance on all railroads.
• Monitors and signs authorization for all work completed by the Construction Company.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training efforts of all track workers.
• Budget compliance - Monitors expenses to remain within constraints of approved budgets.
• Orders all necessary track materials and supplies for all railroads.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
• Prefer four year degree in Business or Technical related discipline, or extensive experience in railroad signal construction / signal maintenance / signal inspection & engineering related field, including materials management.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel.
• Communication skills with demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel; and fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to make quick and accurate movements
• Perform a rapid, horizontal hand torque action with a force of 100 lbs
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Climb poles, ladders and large structures and maintain balance while working on equipment (occasionally at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground)
• Dig holes and trenches; set poles; lift and maneuver heavy objects overhead
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner
• Perform occasional bending, stooping and kneeling
• Requires frequent twisting while operating equipment

Environmental Conditions: Performs many duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Major or Unusual Problems: Maintenance of teamwork to achieve track/signal standards objectives. Achieving timely and expedited performance to customers often in situations beyond the control of the operation.

Job Dimensions: Performs job under minimal supervision, planning and managing preventive maintenance of signals. Supervises all signal maintainers and supervisors within assigned region.

Work Environment: Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions. The requirements of this position may involve extended periods of strenuous physical activity under various field and weather conditions.

Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
• Railroad Retirement benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.