10/16/2026
🛤️ Staff Spotlight: Mitch Bursey, Signals Supervisor at Universal Rail
As a Signals Supervisor specializing in Signals & Communications (S&C) for the rail industry, Mitch plays a key role in overseeing quality, production, scheduling, and material coordination across major projects. His focus on delivering high-quality work helps ensure that Universal Rail's customers receive a finished product that meets the highest standards. With expertise in the systems that support safe and efficient railway operations, Mitch helps keep projects on track while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
For Mitch, working in the railway industry is more than a career. It’s part of his family heritage. A third-generation railroader, Mitch followed in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather, who worked in railway signals. Some of his earliest memories are of spending time around the railway with his father, experiences that sparked an interest in the industry from a young age. Today, he takes great pride in looking back at how far he has come and carrying on a family tradition that spans three generations.
What continues to motivate Mitch is seeing a project come together from start to finish. He enjoys seeing the work his team has completed transform a site, while also having the opportunity to learn about new products, equipment, and technologies as the industry evolves.
Throughout his time with Universal Rail, Mitch’s role has grown significantly. He takes pride in being someone the team can rely on to ensure the work being delivered meets the highest standards. For him, that means continuously learning, finding more efficient ways to work, and ultimately being able to stand alongside his team and show customers what they can accomplish together.
Teamwork is at the heart of what Mitch values most about Universal Rail. He believes success is never the result of one person, but rather everyone working together, relying on one another, and sharing responsibility for the outcome.
Thank you, Mitch, for your dedication, commitment to teamwork, and continued contributions to the success of our projects!
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