Locomotive Supervisor

Overview:

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.

 

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to advance in their careers.

Responsibilities:

Operations Support & Logistics

• Assist the Sr. Manager with scheduling, prioritizing service requests, and managing MRU operations.
• Act as interim manager when needed; ensure work orders and field reports are accurate and timely.
• Oversee material shipment to domestic and international sites; develop metrics to reduce downtime.

Locomotive Maintenance

• Lead and perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on locomotives (EMD engines, brake systems, compressors, turbos, etc.).
• Supervise crews and conduct inspections to meet regulatory and customer standards.
• Safely operate repair tools and read blueprints and schematics.

Workforce Leadership

• Mentor technicians; foster a respectful, inclusive culture.
• Support SQDC practices for continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving.

Compliance & Customer Relations

• Maintain certifications and ensure regulatory and customer site requirements are met.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to align MRU operations with business goals.

Additional Duties

• Assist with vehicle and facility upkeep, inventory, and general maintenance as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with locomotive repairs.
• Supervisory background in technical or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of FRA, DOT regulations, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Certifications (TWIC, MSHA, ISNET) preferred or attainable.

Ready to lead with expertise and drive GATX forward? Apply now and help keep America’s railroads running strong.

Salary range:

As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:
78800.00 USD - 92000.00 USD

This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.