Track Foreman

Summary:

Position is responsible for the safety, training, track protection and assistance of employees and contractors under their supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:

• Must be able to perform manual labor in all types of weather.
• Responsible for maintenance and documentation of assigned section of track but may be called to perform maintenance duties system wide on NPR per Roadmaster or Track Inspector.
• Required to monitor train movements and weather conditions and assist in performing track inspection in coordination with the track inspector.
• Will be subject to emergency and overtime work and inspections.
• Responsible for all tools, track material, equipment, track machines and vehicles in use on the assigned section of track.
• Required to wear all safety equipment required by NPR while performing duties.
• May be called on to perform work other than track maintenance.
• Must have the ability to supervise a crew in restoration, renewal, maintenance and new construction of track structures.
• Ensure compliance and application of company policies, applicable safety rules, FRA standards and government regulations and record keeping.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Must have the ability to recognize any deviation from track safety standards and prescribe and perform remedial action.
• Must have the ability to supervise a crew in restoration, renewal, maintenance and new construction of track structures.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• Continuous: Work outdoors in harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. Must wear appropriate PPE as required by the company.
• Frequent: Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, bending, lifting, balancing, and handling of material.
• Exposed to loud noises. Exposed to live track, trains and moving equipment.

Environmental:

• Continuous: Must be able to work outdoors in all extreme weather conditions. Must wear appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, and hearing protection as required by the company.
• Frequent: Exposure to dust.

Education and Training:

• GED or higher.
• 1 year or more working with a railroad.

Schedule: M-F 07:00-15:30 with OT during peak seasons. On-call, overtime, travels 80%.