Locomotive Shop Manager - Lexington, KY

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Locomotive Shop Manager in Lexington, KY.

Responsible for the general maintenance of equipment, locomotives, services repairs, and FRA inspections for all locomotives and equipment to assure they are safely maintained in a quality. Manages shop mechanics. Responsible for mechanics working on service tracks and car shop tracks.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of railroad locomotives:
  Reads management and engineering reports of locomotive problems or malfunctions to determine repairs to be made.
• Assigns duties to workers based on worker abilities and nature of required repairs.
• Observes progress of work to ensure adherence to prescribed procedures and adherence to company and governmental standards.
• Directs workers to perform preventive maintenance of locomotive components, such as diesel engine, frame and housing, electrical system, and air brakes.
• Monitors stock of replacement parts to detect shortages of parts needed for future repair and maintenance, and requisitions needed parts.
• Examines shop equipment, such as welding machine and engine simulators, to verify that equipment meets safety and performance standards.
• Notifies specified personnel of shop equipment malfunctions.
• Patrols work sites to observe methods, to inspect safety equipment, and to ensure compliance with company, union, and governmental regulations.
• Implements and schedules all FRA Locomotive
• Manages locomotive operations including shop, terminal, and service
• Monitors safety, quality and production performance in shop, terminal and service track
• Tracks and maintains locomotive downtime with written reports.
• Works with the Operations team to develop plans to ensure the operational needs are met.
• Routinely audits locomotive reports and inspects equipment on regular bases to ensure compliance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing locomotives and equipment as needed.
• Coach and train mechanical employees on safe and productive work
• Willing to work as necessary to get projects completed on
• Responsible for keeping track of employee time associated with hourly shop budgets.
• Responsible for maintaining shop expense budget along with yearly capital request.

• 3-7 years of experience as locomotive, diesel, automotive or aircraft mechanic or Technical Certifications required.
• Mechanical Aptitude, must understand and apply mechanical principles, make judgments regarding defects for repairs and replacement.
• Knowledge of locomotive components required.
• Knowledge of Locomotive diesel engine components required.
• Experienced in FRA inspections preferred.
• Knowledge of power and hydraulic
• Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations.
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics and
• Knowledge of federal railroad regulations.
• Must be able to read and understand service and parts manuals.
• Must have a safe driving record.

• Mobility to participate in regular travel required among all
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and

Performs duties in multiple environments including office, shop and outside settings, in and around moving vehicles and rail equipment. Limited exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required.

Directly supervises 3 or more employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

R. J. Corman Railroad Group offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affi

Equal Opportunity Employer
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