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CSX

Rail-based freight transportation and intermodal services

Senior Mechanical Manager

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience in transportation, logistics, rail operations, business or strategic management, skilled trades such as building, construction, electrical, or mechanical work, or the military is required.
  • Knowledge of the railroad industry is required.
  • Microsoft Office skills are required.
  • Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts is required.
  • Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration and Association of American Railroads standards is required.
  • Knowledge of financial concepts is required.
  • Must be available to report to work with two hours of advance notice.
  • Must be available for different shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends.
  • Must participate in rotating on-call responsibilities that may occur outside standard hours.
  • Must work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor.
  • Must work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Must work in a dynamic environment with many distractions.
  • Must work flexible days and hours as dictated by business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the quality repair and inspection of rail cars for defects and unsafe conditions within a train yard and on the line of road.
  • Ensure work is performed safely according to CSX Transportation safety rules and complies with Association of American Railroads standards and Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
  • Manage best practices in safety, quality, and production.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Serve a primary role in operational budgeting.
  • Manage cross-functional conflict resolution.
  • Develop and coach managers and union employees.
  • Execute and communicate the department, shop management, and safety committee safety plan.
  • Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures.
  • Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance.
  • Eliminate, control, and communicate hazards and safety issues within the shop and yard, escalating them for resolution as necessary.
  • Manage car inspection, train yard, and line-of-road activities to ensure required work meets CSX Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and Association of American Railroads standards.
  • Coach, develop, and train employees to achieve desired results.
  • Delegate and monitor daily shop and yard strategies.
  • Forecast staffing, personnel scheduling, and material requirements to meet business objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree or 4-year Degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience in transportation, logistics, rail operations, business or strategic management, skilled trades such as building, construction, electrical, or mechanical work, or the military is preferred.

About the Company

CSX

Rail-based freight transportation and intermodal services

CSX operates a large rail-based freight network in the Eastern United States and Canada, moving coal, chemicals, automotive parts, and consumer goods for a wide range of customers. Its services include traditional rail transport plus intermodal and rail-to-truck transload, allowing shipments to move across multiple modes. It differentiates itself with an extensive regional network and integrated intermodal capabilities that connect industries’ supply chains. Its goal is to move goods efficiently and reliably by coordinating rail, intermodal, and transload services to keep supply chains flowing.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Founded
1827

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