Track Superintendent

The Track Superintendent is the first-line superintendent for the track and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, planning, and emergency response related to the track within the Hudson Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system. This role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and effective team collaboration under varying conditions. This is an exempt position and is eligible for participation in the company's performance bonus program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise all railroad maintenance-of-way activities.
Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.).
Supervise craft employees and/or other contractors and subcontractors as required by the contract.
May authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
Ensure all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, environmental compliance, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
Assume responsibility for the productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
Manage equipment utilization.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation, and promotion of ACI-Herzog's Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Participate in the procurement process for the facility department.
Participate in the hiring process of the facility team
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the specific knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening as well as a background check and motor vehicle report review.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years in rail maintenance-of-way or construction management and/or craft supervision experience.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of structure construction (technology, equipment, methods), craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control schedules, and safety required.
Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills essential
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office

Language Skills:

Ability to speak, read and write English in a work setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write regulatory and departmental reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts including but not limited to proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing all units of measure.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to compute ratios, rates, percentages and able to draw and interpret graphs and tabular data sets.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must successfully complete Light Rail operations training program and Light Rail Operator recertification annually.
A license within 90 days and pass a DOT physical.
Possession of a valid driver's license and any other certificates, licenses and registrations as required by law to perform the specified functions.
Must be certified in CPR/AED.