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About Us Sierra Northern Railway (reporting mark: SERA) is a short line freight railroad with over 100 miles of track in California. Operations take place in Contra Costa, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Ventura, and Yolo Counties with Headquarters in West Sacramento, CA. Summary This position is responsible for inspecting rail corridors and associated facilities to include working on track, right-of-way, rail stations, platforms, and facilities on our shortline in Ventura County, CA. This position will be overseeing a section crew of 4-5 employees and a track inspector, making sure that repairs to the railroad right of way are taken care of in a timely manner. This is a salaried supervisor position that will be expected to work 40-50 hours a week with occasional out of town travel as needed. This is a safety sensitive position subject to Federal rules and regulations. This job is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration rules and regulations. Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of Sierra Northern Railway (SNR), working effectively in a diverse work environment using prudent judgment at all times, performing duties in a safe manner. Knows and understands the requirements set forth in CFR Title 49, Part 213 and their application to ensuring that the right of way stays within Federal standards. Can detect track defects and prescribe appropriate action to correct or safely compensate for those defects found. Be able to know and understand company continuous welded rail (CWR) requirements and procedures. Supervise Maintenance of Way Laborers/Operators. Know, understand, and set up safety precautions for the protection of roadway workers and contractors while working on or adjacent to right of way. Know and understand track warrants, their use and be able to obtain them from the Dispatcher for the protection of roadway workers Loads and unloads heavy materials, obtains necessary material and equipment, and removes debris and maintains a clean, safe work site. Removes and installs railroad ties, rails, turnouts, track fastenings, and track switches, ensuring the safe and proper operation of all vehicles, material, and equipment. Conducts weed control along the right-of-way. Lubricates track and track switches, removes and tightens bolts, assists in track surfacing, alignment, gauging, jacking, and tamping and performs other related maintenance of way duties as directed. Assists other employees as assigned in the maintenance, handling, and repair of rail shop equipment, stations, platforms in a safe and proper manner. Assists in re-railing operations and operates various rail equipment and other service vehicles; uses air, electric, and hydraulic power tools and equipment utilized in the performance of maintenance of way duties. Performs various physical duties in a maintenance environment, which includes, but is not limited to, working with dust, dirt, gravel, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, chemicals, in confined spaces, and in various, sometimes extreme, outdoor weather conditions and temperatures as required.

OTHER:

Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications At least 3 year of railroad track maintenance under traffic conditions required. High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Ability to clearly speak and write in English required. Class A Commercial Driver License preferred but not required. Ability to weld preferred but not required. Ability to pay close attention to detail, ensuring safety in work and rail operations. Ability to stay alert and aware of surrounding operating environment. Ability to read and understand safety labels and operating instructions. Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce. Must have and maintain a valid driver license at time of application and throughout employment. Applicant must have a relatively clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in the past two (2) years. Applicants with less than two years of driving history will only be evaluated for the amount of time they have held a valid driver license. Also no DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 24 months. Physical Requirements Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb and work at heights up to 20 feet, access confined areas, push/pull up to 125 pounds, lift/carry up to 80 pounds, and horizontally move equipment weighing up to 90 pounds. Ability to stand and sit for an extended length of time and walk long distances for long periods of time on uneven terrain to include railroad ballast and icy ground. Ability to work in a standard maintenance environment, which can include, but is not limited to, working with dust, dirt, gravel, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, and chemicals for an extended length of time as well as in various outdoor, sometimes extreme, weather conditions as required. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications as determined in the job analysis.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,304.00 - $85,280.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

railroad track maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person