Track Maintenance Supervisor

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Salary: $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 depending on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

Track & Mechanical Leadership

• Provide hands-on direction for railroad track construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair projects
• Plan work scope, determine materials, equipment, and staffing requirements
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with FRA rules, company procedures, and safety standards
• Operate and train others to operate heavy equipment, including backhoes and front-end loaders
• Identify track defects and ensure corrective actions are taken
• Monitor productivity, quality, and cost control for track projects

Operational & People Leadership

• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all employees follow safety rules and EH&S policies
• Train employees on procedures, operations, and safe work practices
• Assist the Site Leader with daily operations to ensure contractual and customer requirements are met
• Help develop work schedules that balance experience levels and operational needs
• Support employee engagement, accountability, and morale
• Assist with administrative duties including timekeeping, reports, and documentation
• Be available to support operations and cover shifts as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Leader with supervising site employees
• Support interviewing, hiring, training, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed
• Lead by example in safety, professionalism, and work quality

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Track maintenance, construction, or inspection experience required, with demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Prior leadership or crew oversight experience preferred
• Rail operations experience strongly preferred
• Military experience helpful

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of track structure, construction, maintenance, and defect identification
• Ability to safely operate and train others on heavy equipment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to direct crews and support site leadership
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel)

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Regular use of hands and arms to operate tools and equipment
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required
• Must meet vision requirements including depth perception and color vision

Work Environment

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, equipment, and rail operations
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Safety-sensitive role requiring strict adherence to safety procedures

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.