Track Foreman

About the position

The Track Foreman at RailWorks Corporation is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to ensure successful project delivery while meeting corporate and project goals related to safety, quality, profitability, and schedule. This role involves pre-planning work activities, overseeing daily operations, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be 18 years or older
• A minimum of 2 years Track/railroad foreman experience
• 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 understand and efficiently carry out instructions
• Ability to supervise the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to crew
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed
• Strong client relation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching