Foreman, Maintenance of Way

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a supervisor to oversee MoW crews responsible for track maintenance and related repair activities. The role includes training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

The position emphasizes directing daily MoW activities, ensuring safe and efficient railroad operations, and maintaining cost controls while meeting service goals and participating in various projects as needed.

Qualifications

• One to three years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the MoW crew.
• Interface with others to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad along with the maintenance of the track.
• Enforce compliance with safety procedures; use PPE to keep required records.
• Monitor and closely control all maintenance and other related costs associated with MoW work.
• Assist to ensure department meets its track, signal, and capital-projects service goals.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Related experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position oversees crews in the performance of track maintenance and is responsible for the oversight of both the maintenance and repair activities surrounding the MoW job or project functions. Responsibilities include training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the MoW crew
• Interface with others to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad along with the maintenance of the track
• Enforce compliance with safety procedures; use PPE to keep required records
• Monitor and closely control all maintenance and other related costs associated with MoW work
• Assist to ensure department meets its track, signal, and capital-projects service goals
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years of related work experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or GED

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.