Job ID: req4996
Job Category: Operations
Location: Hamel, MN, US
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent, Fleet Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Fleet Operations
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Assistant Superintendent, Fleet Operations, is secondarily responsible for leadership and oversight of an assigned machine in the business unit after, and in relief of, the Superintendent. Primary responsibilities include safe operations and crews, maintenance excellence and housekeeping, on-the-job training, certification compliance, and talent and performance management for all crew members, resulting in service delivery excellence, through competent and engaged crews. Deliver unrivaled customer service by maintaining a well-disciplined and motivated crew and a safe and reliable machine. Responsible for the entire crew adhering to all Loram, customer, and industry rules, policies, and procedures to operate at the highest possible levels of safety awareness. Behave professionally and in accordance with Loram values to train, motivate and engage employees to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership and Talent Development
- Serve as a relief to Superintendent to lead machine crew personnel ranging from 2 – 15 people.
- Provide input to Superintendent to help identify crew members for advancement and identify performance or behavioral issues for coaching and corrective action
- Assist the training of new employees in company policies, machine operations, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and unique customer requirements.
Safety and Operational Excellence
- Maintain a disciplined operation including enforcement of standard operating practices and safety procedures at the crew level
- Ensure scheduled preventive maintenance is being performed and correct all equipment defects in a timely manner to assure consistent product quality and machine reliability
- Understand and deliver operating efficiency in accordance with the corresponding KPI’s
Business Management
- Control the key cost drivers of the operation while serving as a relief to the superintendent, specifically, labor, material, and travel
- Manage and audit onboard machine inventory to ensure authorized levels are maintained
- Elevate chronic machine failures for component or process improvement
Communications
- Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts on customer railroads, to manage service and quality expectations, maximize track access and production and, if necessary, handle disputes prior to escalation
- Create written production and incident reports for both internal and external customers.
- Facilitate and resolve misunderstandings, and ambiguity and know when to seek help from the Superintendent, Assistant Manager, and/or Manager
- Communicate effectively when speaking with a small group of employees and customers in the field to provide effective job briefings, work instructions, and rules reviews.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
Experience: 1+ years of understanding Loram Maintenance of Way equipment’s role in a highly demanding customer service environment.
1+ years of demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
1+ years of demonstrating technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations.
Licenses/Certifications: All Railroad specific certifications to operate on track, Loram Operating Rules Certification. All Loram required E-Learning, On the Job, and 3rd Party Safety Training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A working knowledge of railroads, transportation, heavy construction, or combination.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly become familiar with Railroad products and services, particularly pertaining to maintenance of tracks and structures.
- A disciplined work ethic and advocate for LORAM management’s mission and vision.
- Ability to maintain a flexible travel calendar.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Technical Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A working knowledge of railroads, transportation, heavy construction, or combination.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly become familiar with Railroad products and services, particularly pertaining to maintenance of tracks and structures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
- Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
- Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
- Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $76,000 – $95,000.
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
REV: September 2025
Job ID: req4996
Job Category: Operations
Location: Hamel, MN, US
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent, Fleet Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Fleet Operations
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Assistant Superintendent, Fleet Operations, is secondarily responsible for leadership and oversight of an assigned machine in the business unit after, and in relief of, the Superintendent. Primary responsibilities include safe operations and crews, maintenance excellence and housekeeping, on-the-job training, certification compliance, and talent and performance management for all crew members, resulting in service delivery excellence, through competent and engaged crews. Deliver unrivaled customer service by maintaining a well-disciplined and motivated crew and a safe and reliable machine. Responsible for the entire crew adhering to all Loram, customer, and industry rules, policies, and procedures to operate at the highest possible levels of safety awareness. Behave professionally and in accordance with Loram values to train, motivate and engage employees to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership and Talent Development
- Serve as a relief to Superintendent to lead machine crew personnel ranging from 2 – 15 people.
- Provide input to Superintendent to help identify crew members for advancement and identify performance or behavioral issues for coaching and corrective action
- Assist the training of new employees in company policies, machine operations, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and unique customer requirements.
Safety and Operational Excellence
- Maintain a disciplined operation including enforcement of standard operating practices and safety procedures at the crew level
- Ensure scheduled preventive maintenance is being performed and correct all equipment defects in a timely manner to assure consistent product quality and machine reliability
- Understand and deliver operating efficiency in accordance with the corresponding KPI’s
Business Management
- Control the key cost drivers of the operation while serving as a relief to the superintendent, specifically, labor, material, and travel
- Manage and audit onboard machine inventory to ensure authorized levels are maintained
- Elevate chronic machine failures for component or process improvement
Communications
- Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts on customer railroads, to manage service and quality expectations, maximize track access and production and, if necessary, handle disputes prior to escalation
- Create written production and incident reports for both internal and external customers.
- Facilitate and resolve misunderstandings, and ambiguity and know when to seek help from the Superintendent, Assistant Manager, and/or Manager
- Communicate effectively when speaking with a small group of employees and customers in the field to provide effective job briefings, work instructions, and rules reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
Experience: 1+ years of understanding Loram Maintenance of Way equipment’s role in a highly demanding customer service environment.
1+ years of demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
1+ years of demonstrating technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations.
Licenses/Certifications: All Railroad specific certifications to operate on track, Loram Operating Rules Certification. All Loram required E-Learning, On the Job, and 3rd Party Safety Training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A working knowledge of railroads, transportation, heavy construction, or combination.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly become familiar with Railroad products and services, particularly pertaining to maintenance of tracks and structures.
- A disciplined work ethic and advocate for LORAM management’s mission and vision.
- Ability to maintain a flexible travel calendar.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Technical Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A working knowledge of railroads, transportation, heavy construction, or combination.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly become familiar with Railroad products and services, particularly pertaining to maintenance of tracks and structures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
- Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
- Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
- Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $76,000 – $95,000.
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
REV: September 2025
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent, Fleet Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Fleet Operations
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Assistant Superintendent, Fleet Operations, is secondarily responsible for leadership and oversight of an assigned machine in the business unit after, and in relief of, the Superintendent. Primary responsibilities include safe operations and crews, maintenance excellence and housekeeping, on-the-job training, certification compliance, and talent and performance management for all crew members, resulting in service delivery excellence, through competent and engaged crews. Deliver unrivaled customer service by maintaining a well-disciplined and motivated crew and a safe and reliable machine. Responsible for the entire crew adhering to all Loram, customer, and industry rules, policies, and procedures to operate at the highest possible levels of safety awareness. Behave professionally and in accordance with Loram values to train, motivate and engage employees to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership and Talent Development
- Serve as a relief to Superintendent to lead machine crew personnel ranging from 2 – 15 people.
- Provide input to Superintendent to help identify crew members for advancement and identify performance or behavioral issues for coaching and corrective action
- Assist the training of new employees in company policies, machine operations, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and unique customer requirements.
Safety and Operational Excellence
- Maintain a disciplined operation including enforcement of standard operating practices and safety procedures at the crew level
- Ensure scheduled preventive maintenance is being performed and correct all equipment defects in a timely manner to assure consistent product quality and machine reliability
- Understand and deliver operating efficiency in accordance with the corresponding KPI’s
Business Management
- Control the key cost drivers of the operation while serving as a relief to the superintendent, specifically, labor, material, and travel
- Manage and audit onboard machine inventory to ensure authorized levels are maintained
- Elevate chronic machine failures for component or process improvement
Communications
- Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts on customer railroads, to manage service and quality expectations, maximize track access and production and, if necessary, handle disputes prior to escalation
- Create written production and incident reports for both internal and external customers.
- Facilitate and resolve misunderstandings, and ambiguity and know when to seek help from the Superintendent, Assistant Manager, and/or Manager
- Communicate effectively when speaking with a small group of employees and customers in the field to provide effective job briefings, work instructions, and rules reviews.
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Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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