Rail Track Foreman: Lead On-Site Safety & Operations

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.

Escanaba, Northern (MI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance
Leadership training
Safety culture
Employee ownership
Life insurance
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Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is seeking a Track Foreman in Escanaba, MI to supervise daily onsite crews, coordinate yard operations, and ensure work aligns with project plans and budget. You’ll work with supervisors and customers to resolve issues and keep tracks running safely.

The role requires strong leadership, good communication, basic math, and the ability to read blueprints. We offer training programs, a safety-first culture, and employee ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

  • General knowledge of track construction and maintenance principles
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Basic mathematics skills and familiarity with reading blueprints and schematics

Responsibilities

  • Guide the day to day operations of the job site ensuring the necessary people, equipment, and other resources are available to effectively provide our service; work alongside employees operating equipment as required
  • Work with Supervisors and Project Managers on a daily basis identifying potential hurdles, targeting inconsistencies and providing solutions for effective operation; provide continuous status reports
  • Lead all daily job briefings, conduct and document hazard analysis, and act as the champion of all safety initiatives
  • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and customers
  • Ensure the production of the job site is aligned with the project plans and carry out the plans as directed by the supervisor or department manager
  • Build and maintain positive and healthy relationships and teams within the division
  • Promote and guide others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives of daily work tasks
  • Educate others, provide employee training, and help with the implementation of policies and practices in the division
  • Manage purchasing and reporting for the specific jobs including productivity reports; complete timesheets and WCB forms
  • Ensure quality of work/workmanship meets or exceeds industry standards
  • Ensure the general maintenance on equipment is maintained and daily log books are accurately completed
  • Perform laboring tasks involved in the construction and maintenance of railways tracks

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Planning
Regulations
Computers

Education

Track knowledge
Blueprint reading
Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets
Database software

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is seeking a Track Foreman in Escanaba, MI to supervise daily onsite crews, coordinate yard operations, and ensure work aligns with project plans and budget. You’ll work with supervisors and customers to resolve issues and keep tracks running safely.

The role requires strong leadership, good communication, basic math, and the ability to read blueprints. We offer training programs, a safety-first culture, and employee ownership opportunities.

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