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Terminal Manager - Railcar Repair Operations
Company: Road & Rail Services
Location: Loudon, Tennessee
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Job Type: Full-time | On-site
Schedule: Flexible availability required, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage
Lead a Skilled Railcar Repair Operation
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced, hands-on Terminal Manager to oversee railcar repair operations in Loudon, Tennessee. This position combines employee leadership, mechanical knowledge, safety compliance, customer service, and financial responsibility.
The Terminal Manager will direct the daily work of the repair team while ensuring assignments are completed safely, accurately, and according to customer specifications. This is not a strictly office-based management position. The successful candidate must be comfortable working alongside employees in an outdoor industrial environment, inspecting repair work, addressing equipment concerns, and providing operational support when needed.
Candidates with experience in diesel repair, heavy-equipment maintenance, welding, railcar repair, transportation, intermodal operations, or railroad services are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily railcar inspection, maintenance, welding, and repair activities
Supervise, coach, schedule, and develop a team of five or more employees
Assign work and monitor labor, equipment, materials, quality, and productivity
Ensure employees receive proper training on job duties, work instructions, safety requirements, and site procedures
Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations
Enforce company, customer, and facility safety policies
Verify that work meets customer requirements, quality procedures, and site standard operating procedures
Monitor site performance against financial, productivity, and service goals
Manage operating expenses and support budget and profit-and-loss objectives
Identify performance gaps and develop appropriate corrective actions
Inspect completed work and address mechanical, welding, or quality concerns
Maintain accurate safety, training, inspection, production, and repair documentation
Communicate with customers, employees, vendors, and company leadership
Respond to operational issues outside regular hours when required
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
Required Qualifications
Previous experience supervising at least five employees
Experience with budgets, operating expenses, or P&L responsibility
Diesel, heavy-equipment, or industrial mechanical experience
Welding experience or a strong working knowledge of welding processes
Ability to lead independently and make sound operational decisions
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Valid state-issued driver's license when operating company vehicles or equipment
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation or respond to operational needs after hours
Previous experience in railcar repair, railroad maintenance, transportation, intermodal operations, fleet maintenance, or terminal management is strongly preferred.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This is an active industrial leadership position performed primarily in an outdoor rail environment. Employees must be able to:
Bend, squat, twist, stand, and walk throughout the workday
Frequently open and close railcar end doors requiring significant pushing and pulling force
Occasionally climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 16 feet
Walk on uneven surfaces and around active rail equipment
Work in heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, and other changing outdoor conditions
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Perform job duties safely with or without reasonable accommodation
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary based on relevant management, mechanical, welding, and railcar experience
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided personal protective equipment
Annual safety bonus opportunities
Veteran-friendly workplace
Advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within culture
About Road & Rail Services
Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related operations, maintenance, and logistics services throughout North America. Our employees support railroads, rail shippers, industrial facilities, and owners of rail equipment with dependable service and skilled field expertise.
If you are an experienced mechanical operations leader who can manage people, performance, safety, and financial results, apply today for the Terminal Manager - Railcar Repair Operations position in Loudon, Tennessee.
Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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