Arlington, Oregon, 97812 United States

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco. 

Here’s what you can expect from Watco: 

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers 
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
• Career advancement opportunities

The Railcar Supervisor reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repairs of railcars in accordance with FRA and AAR regulations. Their responsibility is to support and supervise the Team Members who directly complete the inspections, repairs, and maintenance of the railcars. This includes leading and managing daily work plans and railcar repairs to maximize work and operations.

The Railcar Supervisor is responsible for working with the General Manager to complete and establish operating budgets and capital spending annually. They will establish methods of on-going controlled surveillance of both the quantitative and financial measurements compared to goals and financial projections.

This Railcar Supervisor description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each and every duty performed by the incumbent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Manage, direct, and provide insight on inspection, repair and maintenance of railcars to ensure safe and efficient service to our customers.
• Supervise and develop work plans, budgets, proposals, and capital spending in conjunction with the General Manager and other departments.
• Comply with performance goals, quality standards, and monitor both quality and quantity to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Experience or working knowledge and understanding of FRA and AAR regulations to ensure repairs, records, and billing is in compliance.
• Manage and ensure a positive relationship between all of our customers, vendors, contractors, and other local, county and state agencies on railroad concerns.
• Oversee production work and third-party contractors on property to ensure work is performed to safety standards and company policy.
• Accountable for asset utilization. This will entail routine evaluation of Railroad requirements, capital improvement projects to maximize efficiency.
• Accountable for the preparation and administration of performance appraisals for personnel reporting directly to him/her. Help to develop career paths for Team Members by assigning appropriate type and level of training needed. Ensure annual classroom training is completed.
• Evaluate and document performance of Team Members directly reporting to him/her to include disciplinary action as needed.
• Conduct efficiency testing and monitor safe working practices in the field.
• Interview and hire for open positions.
• Ensure Team Members have the proper tools, materials, and equipment needed to include a maintenance schedule to ensure safe operations of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Respond promptly to all accidents, incidents, or emergency calls.
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations. Should have a general understanding of reading blueprints and other technical materials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Directly Supervise: Railcar Repairman, Welders, and hourly Team Members in the railcar department. 

• Indirectly Supervise or support: 3rd party Contractors working on assigned territory

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Minimum 1-year relevant railcar repair and supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve problems furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment as necessary.