Bridge Foreman: Rail Construction Lead (Safety Focus)

RailWorks; Texarkana (TX); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RailWorks is seeking a Craft Foreman to direct work groups on active railway property and through construction zones, ensuring contractors clear zones before a train and minimizing delays to operations.

You will lead daily briefings, review sites for hazards, set up railway signals, communicate with teams and controllers, operate vehicles, and perform required documentation. Strong safety and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years related job experience in the railway industry.
• Experience with timber bridge repair preferred.
• Track Inspection Guidelines certification is an asset.
• Ability to read and understand schedules, standard railway plans and specifications.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive position directing work groups on live railway corridors.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards, railway engineering safety regulations and safety precautions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of computers, tablets etc.

Responsabilités

• Embrace our safety culture and adhering to industry and company policies and procedures
• Conducts daily job briefings in order that all contractors understand site specific instructions prior to commencing work
• Review the work site on a minimum daily basis and consults with Supervisor and or contractors’ representative to understand work being conducted, and any potential hazards
• Set up, reposition, and dismantle railway specific signals (flags) at designated locations
• Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions, track protection limits, work site hazards and other specific site conditions
• Responsibly operates company vehicles and ensures all daily maintenance and inspections of the units are completed
• Performs special duties as assigned by the Capital Supervisor
• Performs any administrative duties related to proper documentation as per Quality Management System

Connaissances

Railway experience

Timber bridge repair

Track inspection certification

Reading railway documents

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Computer skills

Description du poste

RailWorks is seeking a Craft Foreman to direct work groups on active railway property and through construction zones, ensuring contractors clear zones before a train and minimizing delays to operations.

You will lead daily briefings, review sites for hazards, set up railway signals, communicate with teams and controllers, operate vehicles, and perform required documentation. Strong safety and communication skills are essential.