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Track Foreman-Far  (Full-Time)
Location: Mandan, ND
Job Type: Supervisor

Summary:

Reporting to the project supervisor, the track foreman is responsible for directing a crew in track inspection and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:

  • Work with Track Inspector & Production Supervisor to plan weekly inspections 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 standard and have the ability to diagnose, prescribe and perform the procedures to correct.
  • 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 driver's license.

Physical Demands:

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

  • Continuous:
  • Frequent:
  • Occasional:
  • Rare:
  • Must be able to lift up to 80 -100 lbs. (occasionally).
  • Work outside on or near railroad tracks, (most of day spent on feet).
  • Must be able to perform manual labor consisting of frequent lifting, bending, and working at ground level in all types of weather.

Environmental:

  • Continuous:
  • Frequent:
  • Occasional:
  • Rare:
  • Must be able to work in all types of weather, including very hot and very cold weather.
  • Exposed to live track/trains/moving equipment.
  • Exposed to loud noises.

Education and Training:

  • GED or higher.

Schedule: Varies. M-F, 07:00-15:30, additional hours as necessary. Travel Required xx%.

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.

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