Mechanical Supervisor

Job Highlights

Company Profile

CSX is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across various markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor who will lead and direct the execution of servicing, light repair, and preventive maintenance for locomotives within a service center facility.

Manages all aspects of safety, quality, and production.

Manages self and others assertively ensuring compliance with all federal, company, and local rules and regulations.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 1 or more years of supervisory experience in skilled trades (building, construction, electrical, mechanical), Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Manufacturing, or the Military
• 1 or more years of experience at the CSX Mechanical Operations Desk

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and train others to achieve desirable results.
• Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance
• Eliminate, control, and communicate hazards and safety issues within the shop elevating for resolution as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and CSX rules and regulations.
• Execution and communication of the safety plan outlined by the Department, Shop Management, and Safety Committees.
• Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures for completing assigned tasks.
• Manage manpower and facility resource utilization efficiently and effectively.
• Manage the servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance of locomotives.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Basic mechanical concepts
• Financial concepts
• Microsoft Office skills
• Railroad industry knowledge
• Regulatory knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/4-year Degree
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in skilled trades (building, construction, electrical, mechanical), Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Manufacturing, or the Military
• Journeyman Mechanic

Job Requirements

• Different shifts as assigned
• Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours
• Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Work in a dynamic environment with many distractions
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor

Employer’s Statement

CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.