Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of railroad locomotives: Reads management and engineering reports of locomotive problems or malfunctions to determine repairs to be made.

• 2) Assigns duties to workers based on worker abilities and nature of required repairs.

• 3) Observes progress of work to ensure adherence to prescribed procedures and adherence to company and governmental standards.

• 4) Directs workers to perform preventive maintenance of locomotive components, such as diesel engine, frame and housing, electrical system, and air brakes.

• 5) Monitors stock of replacement parts to detect shortages of parts needed for future repair and maintenance, and requisitions needed parts.

• 6) Examines shop equipment, such as welding machine and engine simulators, to verify that equipment meets safety and performance standards.

• 7) Notifies specified personnel of shop equipment malfunctions.

• 8) Patrols work sites to observe methods, to inspect safety equipment, and to ensure compliance with company, union, and governmental regulations.

• 9) Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.