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Norfolk Southern

Rail freight transportation across eastern U.S.

Mechanical Supervisor

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeDecatur, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1–2 years of job-related experience; 1–2 years is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and presentations, Microsoft Word and word processing, and TYES.
  • Communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line supervision of various craft personnel on an assigned shift for mechanical operations.
  • Depending on the facility, oversee overhaul of diesel locomotives and their electrical and mechanical components; manufacture, repair, and modify shop equipment, including car department tools and dies; overhaul, repair, and modify business car mechanical and electrical systems; and inspect, service, and repair freight cars and maintain support equipment as required.
  • Handle line-of-road train problems and repairs as needed, and supervise emergency situations such as derailments, crossing accidents, spillage, or lading problems.

About the Company

Norfolk Southern

Rail freight transportation across eastern U.S.

Norfolk Southern moves freight by rail across about 19,500 miles of track in 22 eastern states and the District of Columbia, carrying coal, automotive products, and other goods for manufacturers, energy producers, and retailers. Its service works by operating trains that connect eastern container ports and link with other rail carriers to enable intermodal shipments, charging customers based on haul distance, weight, commodity type, and demand. Compared with competitors, NS differentiates itself with a large eastern network, direct port access, and strong connections to other carriers, along with a diverse customer base concentrated in coal, automotive, and industrial shipments. Its goal is to provide reliable, efficient freight transportation and logistics that support customers' supply chains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Norfolk, VA
Founded
1880

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