Assistant Superintendent Jobs

Position: Assistant Superintendent

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Direct Hire

Qualdoc is seeking an Assistant Superintendent in Richmond, VA location.

The Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for leading field operations for service delivery. Supervises and trains work crew ensuring that job assignments are carried out with an emphasis on safety. Ensures that the work crew performs tasks as directed for efficiency while meeting all standards for quality. Responsible for submission of timely/accurate project reports and data necessary for payroll. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Directly interacts with railroad customers at all levels (managers, superintendents, engineers, etc.)
• Assesses employee performance in order to conduct performance reviews.
• Distributes work assignments.
• Identifies training needs and goals for further development of employee’s skills and works to ensure that employee is afforded the opportunity during the upcoming review period to attain these goals
• Ensures that all required reports/data/documentation is collected, accurate, and submitted on a timely basis – including payroll data, equipment usage, project reports, etc
• Directs assignments and equipment operation including manual labor for the safe completion of the project
• Actively participates in oversight of task accomplishment as required for project completion ensuring that all work meets company quality standards.
• Monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize downtime and to ensure operational readiness
• Ensures that crew members have materials, tools, and/or equipment as needed to carry out assigned tasks
• Conducts daily job briefing reinforcing their commitment to the safety of employees by identifying potential risks, correcting any hazardous conditions, ensuring that PPE is worn, and striving to eliminate employee injuries through awareness and commitment to safe job performance
• Trains employees to ensure that they understand policies and procedures and comply as needed for smooth operations and flow of communications across the organization
• Ensures professional interaction through proactive communication and follow-ups on project status
• Provides coaching/counseling/feedback to employees to further develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ensures that company policies, procedures, and work processes are carried out according to established policy.
• Completes weekly safety observations
• Meets with employees to provide accurate and valuable feedback regarding job performance
• Provides on-the-job training ensuring that employees enhance their technical skills and interpersonal/communication skills
• Reports any out-of-service issues to Shop Manager or Foreman immediately

Requirements:

• Must pass qualification tests as required (includes: ERail Safe and other training/safety programs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of capabilities and uses of various types of rigging and a general understanding of freight car components
• Must have Welding experience
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand crane load charts
• Computer skills (including MS Office programs) and ability to learn additional software as required for operational needs including submission of project reports, payroll data, labor hours, etc
• 2 years of progressively responsible experience in the transportation industry including solid knowledge of D.O.T. regulations including permitting for overweight and oversized loads, FRA regulations, and company safety policies and procedures
• Strong and proactive communication skills as necessary to coach/counsel/provide feedback to employees, conduct job briefings, and debriefings and communicate as necessary to improve and enhance the culture of the organization
• Must meet 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays
• Must have technical skills in the operation of multiple pieces of equipment including cranes, trucks, trailers, backhoes, excavators, etc., and be able to train others in their operation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a preference for possession of a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Physical Demands:

• Working extended hours
• Walking on uneven surfaces and in ballast
• Constantly on feet
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Regular bending, twisting, stooping, standing, and/or walking
• Working in ALL weather conditions