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Regional Foreman  (Full-Time)
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Job Type: Supervisor

Job Title: Regional Foreman

Department: Complete Track Works

Division: Northern Plains Rail Services

Reports to: Regional Manager

Job Status: Full Time

Schedule: Varies. M-F, 07:00-16:00 with additional hours as necessary

Travel required: 25 %

Pay: $28-$33/hr BOE

Summary:

The Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. (NPR) d.b.a. Northern Plains Rail Services (NPRS) and other affiliated companies Regional Foreman reports to the Manager or Track Inspector and is responsible for directing a crew in track rehabilitation, track maintenance, track restoration, and track inspection delivering on schedule and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities at NPR are, but are not limited to:

Work with Manager and Track Inspectors to plan maintenance and coordinate any immediate maintenance needs as it relates to the customer.

Receive calls and develop best means and methods for emergency track repair including safety action plans.

Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to quality, department goals, work performance audits, and company policies and procedures.

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.

Always maintains a dedication to safety and quality being the example, educating & training the workers, and enforcing safe work practices designated by company or customer.

Communicate with customer and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Perform and document detailed inspection completion and maintenance reports and recommend preventative maintenance plans.

Ensures track specifications are meet, track work is of quality, reports are turned in daily, and customers are satisfied.

Document rail/track specifications on location ensuring proper material delivery and replacement.

May be called on to perform duties system wide throughout the department and work directly with production crews when needed.

Traveling as Required.

Competencies:

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

Must have at least 1-year experience in track maintenance and GCOR, OTS, and FRA training.

Must have the ability to supervise a crew in the restoration, renewal, maintenance, and new construction of track.

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

Is responsible for the safe completion of assigned project, filling out required documentation, and conducting a job briefing with supervisor and crew.

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

Must have the comprehensive skills necessary to understand and transfer, detailed written & oral instruction.

May be called on to perform duties system on NPR and perform work other than track maintenance.

Valid drivers license.

Physical Demands:

NPR may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform on uneven or slippery surfaces, platforms, ladders, equipment in all weather and temperature conditions. Most of the day could be spent on feet standing. Eye/hand coordination, hand/feet dexterity and grasping hand tools, materials & equipment is required. The employee is frequently required to perform manual labor & physical activities that require considerable use of the whole body, such as standing and lifting from various levels.
  • Additional physical demands are listed in the chart below.
  • May require travel to various facilities and provide additional services.

Environmental:

Continuous: Must be able to work outdoors in all extreme weather conditions. Work outdoors at project sites in harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. Exposure to dust. Uneven surfaces. Must wear appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, and hearing protection as required by the company.

Frequent: Noise

Occasional: Vibration, works at heights.

Education and Training:

GED or higher.

Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPR driver provisions.

Requirements of Joining Our Team:

Our comprehensive pre-employment process ensures the well-being and integrity of our team. To join our organization, candidates are required to:

  • Pass a mandatory drug test to maintain a drug-free workplace. Random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing may also be required throughout employment.
  • Undergo a thorough physical examination to ensure the requirements of the position can be met.
  • Provide professional references to validate qualifications and character.
  • Complete a comprehensive background check to confirm suitability for the position.

We value transparency and the safety of our employees and customers, and these steps are essential in upholding our commitment to excellence.

LIFT 2 - Physical Demands Checklist

* Never (N) = Not at all * Rarely (R) = 1-5% * Occasionally (O) = 6-33% * Frequently (F) = 34-66% * Continuously (C) = 67-100%

TASKS

N 0%

R 1-5%

O

6-33%

F

34-66%

C 67-100%

Essential

Comments

Sitting

X

Standing

X

X

WalkingDistance:600ft

X

X

Bending/Stooping:2min

X

X

Sittingwhiletwisting& reachingaboveshoulderlevel

X

X

Crawling10ft

X

Squatting:10reps

X

X

Climbing Stairs: YMCA Step Test

X

NOT Pass or Fail

Climbing Ladder: 30 rungs

X

TASKS continued

N 0%

R 1-5%

O 6-33%

F 34-66%

C 67-100%

Essential

Comments

BalancingCTSIB-Mtest

X

X

Reaching-Forward

X

X

Reaching-Overheadarms length

X

X

ReachingLowLevel

X

X

StaticPush/Pull:Staticpush force50#atshoulderlevel

X

X

Push/Pull:90#forceatwaist level,simulatethrow aswitch

X

X

Shoveling

X

X

GripStrengthmin.50#

X

X

Gross&Finecoordination

X

X

Lift/ Carry

FloortoWaist&BilateralCarry

<10#

X

X

11-24 #

X

X

25-34 #

X

X

35-50 #

X

X

Lift50#WaisttoCrown

X

X

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE

Working around moving machinery,parts&equipment

X

X

Workingoutside&extremeweather conditions

X

X

Exposuretoheat/humidity

X

X

Exposuretocold

X

X

Usingpowerequipment

X

X

Slipperysurfaces

X

X

Noise

X

X

Workswithothers,alone, paperwork

X

X

Dust,Smoke,Odors,Fumes, Grease,Oil

X

X

Hearing

X

X

Hearing acuity-MEC/Medical Examiner's Certificate DOT vs FRA-DOT vs OSHA

Speech

X

X

Vision

X

X

Visionacuity-MEC/MedicalExaminer's CertificateDOTvsFRA-DOTvsStandard

TASKS continued

N 0%

R 1-5%

O 6-33%

F 34-66%

C 67-100%

Essential

Comments

StandardVision

X

X

StandardVision-Snellen/Ishihara/Perimetry

Worksatheights

X

X

Electricalhazards

X

X

Unevensurfaces

X

X

InhalationExposure

X

X

Cramped quarters

X

X

HazardousMaterial

X

X

ChemicalExposure

X

X

Vibration

X

X

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.

This Job Description may change at any time declared by Management.

NPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other

characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation.

Signature:

Employee signature below constitutes the employees understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

Employee Signature: ________________________________________________ Date:____________________________________

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