Track Foreman Jobs

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

• A minimum of 2 years Track/ railroad foreman experience
• Ability to supervise the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to crew.
• Strong client relation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to keep records and to prepare work and time reports.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.
• Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner
• Knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to read and understand project specific documents including schedules, standard railway plans and specifications

• May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
• Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds
• Exposed to loud noise
• Works outdoors at construction sites.

Nearest Major Market: Beaumont