Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-004
Department: Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 2:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: RR - Non Represented
Range: NR08

Job Description
Purpose of Position: Manages the daily operation of Anchorage's TOFC Department terminal functions to ensure TOFC activities are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner. Collaborates with Transportation, Marketing, Customer Service and external customers to ensure the TOFC operations are conducted seamlessly and efficiently.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises represented TOFC Mechanical Department employees to achieve department goals.

Develops operational goals and objectives for TOFC operations. Establishes terminal level safety goals for employees. Conducts safety audits and operational monitoring. Enforces rules, investigates incidents/injuries, and oversees corrective action/discipline as necessary.

Works with other department heads throughout the railroad including but not limited to, Maintenance of Way, Transportation, Facilities, Customer Service, Marketing and Public Relations to ensure cross-functional goals are met and that Mechanical and TOFC operate as a cohesive and unified group.

Ensures efficiency of the work processes and allocated man-hours. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime of equipment. Ensures that all repairs are of sound quality to lessen the likelihood of injury to employees. Recommends manpower, tools, and material required for all work to be performed.

Manages lading operations, and coordinates load requirements and equipment availability with the Transportation Department and external customers. Maintains quality customer relationships and provides customers with guidance on moves and load securement instructions. Monitors customer load inspections to ensure the customer is taken care of and inspections are being performed in a uniform mater. Works with the marketing department on equipment/material moves and inspections to provide the department's personnel and material costs/expenses.

Works with management staff to ensure proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Aids, Bulletins, JSAs, and other instructions are written, monitored, kept current, and complied with as necessary based on environmental and operating conditions. Compiles and maintains all records and reports required by the ARRC, AAR and FRA relevant to repair and maintenance of equipment. . Executes and maintains supervision oversight on assigned projects, including contractual services coordination as required.

Oversees compliance with corporate attendance and personnel policies. Educates, mentors, trains, retrains, and issues discipline to staff as necessary. Supervises craft personnel in accordance with ARRC Human Resources policies and collective bargaining agreements. Supervises represented personnel in accordance with ARRC safety rules, policies, and applicable agreements. Conducts scheduled safety meetings.

FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge

Five years of railroad equipment repair and maintenance or TOFC operations is required. Five years of experience as a railroad supervisor may substitute for Mechanical department experience. Experience with project scheduling. Knowledge of safe work practices and methods required. Knowledge of mechanical terminology, processes, and functions is used when evaluating equipment failure and in devising maintenance program improvements, component failures, and engineering design. Must have knowledge of principles, policies and procedures in the areas of safety, human resources, budgeting and purchasing. Must have a positive attitude towards safety and be able to project that image to co-workers and subordinates. Must be a team player and work cooperatively with all other supervisors and ARRC employees at all times. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing. Also, must be able to lead and motivate people, even under adverse conditions. Skill in operating a personal computer and a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Word, Excel, and Production Management software is required. Good records management skills are needed to document control procedures; establish and implement inspection procedures; and provide preventative and corrective action procedures. Must have a valid driver's license.

FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills & Impact

Incumbent must have the ability to analyze, evaluate and monitor assigned projects. Incumbent uses a working knowledge of AAR, APTA, FTA, OSHA and FRA regulations to ensure corporation's compliance. Incumbent monitors employees' practices, repair methods, and makes assessments of training needs. Incumbent is jointly responsible for management of inspection reports/records and preventative maintenance completion. Compliance with regulations determines the corporation's ability to pass inspections and avoid costly fines.

Must have the ability to establish initial repair and replacement cost estimates, obtain technical data, interpret and report the operational capabilities of equipment, evaluate appropriateness of modifications to equipment, identify and resolve any new or unusual equipment issues and recommend solutions based on economic feasibility and technical effectiveness. Monitoring the repair of railcar fleet requires the integration, evaluation, and analysis of information from a variety of data base applications and in compliance with American Association of Railroad (AAR) and Federal Railroad Agency (FRA) regulations and guidelines. Information processing requires the usage of custom spreadsheets, database applications, and unique data transmission/manipulation methods. Must have the ability to analyze and interpret AAR and FRA regulations and their impacts on the operation of the Alaska Railroad fleet.

FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control

Incumbent directly and indirectly supervises up to 12 employees assigned to the Anchorage TOFC Department. This oversight may include both represented and non-represented employees.. In addition, incumbent may direct contractor's efforts in the performance of services required by ARRC in areas of equipment repair. Incumbent monitors and provides necessary documentation relevant to employee performance as it applies to attendance and performance, in both safety and production areas. Incumbent works with union over grievances at the first level. Position requires supervision to be available during off duty hours for consultation/direction regarding work related issues. Position performs these duties without immediate area support supervision.

FACTOR 4: Communication

Contacts are with subordinate employees and all levels of employees within own and other departments, managers, customers, safety and training consultants, and compliance officials. Contacts are for the purpose of advancing ARRC Mechanical Department preventative maintenance programs and TOFC operation to accomplish established production goals. Incumbent reports directly to the Director, Car & TOFC Operations

FACTOR 5: Working Conditions

Work is performed within an office, shop environment or outside work sites. This position calls for flexibility to work weekends, holidays, non-standard work shifts, swing shifts, evenings and on-call duty, as well as for the use of personal protective equipment including hard-hat, safety glasses and steel-toed boots. Incumbent must be available for call out at all times and be able to travel at short notice. While working at outlying points, outside work is sometimes required in extreme inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to hazardous conditions such as 80 mph winds, down to 60 below zero temperatures, up to 100-degree temperatures, and faces hazards from chemicals that are used in the workplace. Noise hazards are faced daily. Hazardous footing is prevalent.
The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search):
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED

Work Experience

(5) Five years of railroad equipment repair/maintenance or TOFC operations, five years of experience as a railroad supervisor may substitute for Mechanical department experience.

Minimum of (2) two years of leadership experience.

Skill in operating a personal computer and a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Word and Excel software).

Must have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, in addition to good records management skills.

Certification/License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with budget development and monitoring.

Knowledge of ARRC write-up procedures, working knowledge of 49 CFR parts 200 to 299 regulations.

Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (Class A).

Additional Required Information
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Contact Information
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department

E-Mail:

Phone: 907-###-####

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) ###-####
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### (toll free) or (907) ###-#### if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.

Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.

Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.

401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.

Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.

The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.

The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays

Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period:

Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours

Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours

Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.

11 Paid holidays

For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to
01

Do you have a High school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five years of railroad equipment repair/maintenance or TOFC operations ORDo you have five years of experience as a railroad supervisor, which may substitute for Mechanical department experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of two years of leadership experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have skills in operating a personal computer and a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Word and Excel software)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, in addition to good records management skills?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license? AND Does your current three-year driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations, and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to perform this position's duties with, or without, reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question