Job description

We are seeking a Railroad Track Foreman who would be responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day activities of a track crew and all duties involved with the construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of railroad tracks. Candidates for this position should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and be able to demonstrate leadership skills with a background in railroad construction and maintenance.

While a regular work week for this position is Monday through Friday, at times weekend, night and holiday work will be required. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

· Supervise and safely manage a track crew to perform all aspects of track maintenance and construction.

· Conduct and organize safety meetings.

· Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all times.

· Delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew.

· Positive attitude, the ability to motivate team members on site, and the skills to communicate and report effectively.

· Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably.

· Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.

· Establish and maintain a line of communication with customers to ensure a high level of client satisfaction.

· Conducts daily job briefings with crew to review the production goals, performance feedback as relates to efficiency, identify potential hazards, and welcome feedback from the workers.

· Produces daily production reports, tracks project time, keeps permits, equipment logs, JSA’s, inspection reports, and keeps updated project files.

· Accurately record all labor, equipment, and material on time sheets daily.

Requirements:

· Minimum five (5) years previous railroad track experience

· Maintain valid driver’s license, subject to motor vehicle report review.

· Valid TWIC Card

· Ability to work the posted schedule and overtime as necessary including nights, weekends, and holidays.

· Knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance

· Able to inspect and recognize any deviation from track safety standards and have the ability to diagnose, prescribe and perform the procedures to correct.

· Ability to keep records and to prepare work and time reports.

· Ability to quickly respond to unplanned events or circumstances.

· Ability to work anywhere within the company in variable/extreme weather conditions.

· Ability to follow proper safety and housekeeping procedures pertaining to the area.

· Ability to read, speak and write in English.

· Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.

· Must be able to work outdoors in all types of extreme weather conditions, including very hot, very cold, rain, fog and dust.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

· May be exposed to live track/trains, moving equipment and high voltage.

· Must wear and enforce the use of appropriate safety equipment, such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, hearing protection, as required by the company.

This job description should not imply that this list is a complete list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. Employees will be expected to follow any other instructions, and perform any other duties, as may be required by supervision. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prairieville, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid TWIC Card?

Experience:

• railroad track: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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