Supervisor Rail - R3
Date: Sep 8, 2026
Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23510
Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.
Requisition 40163: B3 Supervisor Rail - R3
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- FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen
- Medical Screening
- Background Check
Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.
Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Supervises the operation and maintenance of rail laying gangs in a manner that will meet production quotas in a safe and efficient operation.
Principal Duties:
- Ensures the maintenance of gang machinery so that a minimum of downtime is encountered.
- Provides the tools and materials needed for an efficient operation and a continuing viable safety program for the members of the gang.
- Must have knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection Rules, FRA rules and regulations, Norfolk Southern Operating and Safety rules, and the Engineering Department Standard Plans and Standard Procedures.
Job Related Experience:
- Minimum Level: Not specified
- Preferred Level: Not specified
Education:
- Preferred Level: Not specified
Preferred Majors:
- None listed
Licenses / Certifications:
- Required: None listed
- Preferred: None listed
Technical Skills:
- None listed
Skills and Abilities:
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- People Development
- Identifying and Considering Alternatives
Career Path / Predecessor Jobs:
- Asst Supervisor System Gangs
Future Jobs:
- Senior Supervisor System Gangs
Work Conditions
- Environment: Outdoor/Field
- Shift Work: No
- On-Call: Yes
- Weekend Work: Yes
- Travel Required: OVER 10 Days per Month
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
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