Assistant Track Supervisor - Westlake, LA
This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 24, 2026).
R.J. Corman Switching Company is currently seeking an Assistant Track Supervisor to join our team in Westlake, LA.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees maintenance gang to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance.
- Ensures the safety of employees performing maintenance related activities on R.J. Corman Railroads.
- Ensures track meets all requirements for RJC and FRA.
- Ensures that employees adhere to all FRA related rules and regulations.
- Undertakes supervision of special projects as assigned.
- Completes and maintains all daily maintenance forms including: Daily Production Report, Hot Work Permit, Rail Added Report, etc.
- Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- Prefer related work experience of at least 3-5 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required.
- Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.
- Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.
- Computer application skills required, and previous supervisory type experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to perform physical strenuous work.
- Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs.
- Requires occasional use of 30lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50lbs of force.
- Requires occasional use of 10lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75lbs of force.
- Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner.
- Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.
Environmental Conditions:
- Performs 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.
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:
Full-Time Team Members:
- Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- FSA and HSA Options
- 401K Employer Match
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Group Life Insurance
All Team Members:
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Boot Voucher
- Company Provided PPE
- Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.