jacob Botto
Pottsville,PA
Summary
Seasoned Track Supervisor with background in overseeing all aspects of track maintenance and repair. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, coordinate work schedules, and ensure safety standards are met at all times. Strengths include leadership, decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities. Previous roles resulted in improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced safety measures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
Reading, PA
09.2011 - 02.2025
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient operations on the railroad system.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving railroad accidents or derailments.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new employees in track maintenance techniques.
- Supervised daily maintenance activities such as replacing damaged ties, welding rails, and clearing debris from tracks.
- Oversaw inventory control systems for tools, supplies, parts, and other materials necessary for successful completion of tasks.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Monitored rail and track conditions to ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Supervisor of Track
Norfolk Southern
Allentown, Pennsylvania
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Day to day inspection
- Directing where maintenance is required
Railroad Foreman
Norfolk Southern
Reading, Pennsylvania
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Identified potential hazards associated with railroad construction sites.
- Monitored crew performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
Machine Operator
Norfolk Southern
Reading, Pennsylvania
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Run several pieces of equipment loaders, backhoes, tampers and regulators
Track Laborer
Norfolk Southern
Reading, Pennsylvania
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Operated a variety of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, tampers, hammers, sledges and bars to clear debris from tracks or remove old rail.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12-2004
Skills
- Track inspection
- Maintenance planning
- Railway management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Training
Timeline
Track Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
09.2011 - 02.2025
Supervisor of Track
Norfolk Southern
09.2008 - 01.2011
Railroad Foreman
Norfolk Southern
09.2007 - 09.2008
Machine Operator
Norfolk Southern
09.2006 - 09.2007
Track Laborer
Norfolk Southern
09.2005 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania