Track Foreman

Description

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.

• Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans
• Communicates with contractors or subcontractors to coordinate work, goals, etc.
• Communicates with customers and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned projects and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment, and material.
• Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and following company policies and procedures. Initiates follow-up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
• Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders, and updating project files.
• Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education, and enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures.
• Reviews all contracts, project documentation, and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications.
• Conducts daily briefing with the crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, and hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers
• Trains and motivates workers.
• Works outdoors at construction sites.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be 18 years or older
• A minimum of 2 years Track/ railroad foreman experience
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds
• Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• Knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance
• Ability to read and understand project specific documents including schedules, standard railway plans and specifications
• Ability to keep records and to prepare work and time reports.
• Ability to supervise the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to crew.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check
• Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions
• Strong client relation skills
• May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
• High School Diploma/GED required

Benefits

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Pay range: $38-42/hour depending on experience

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance