Rail Track Foreman — Safety‑Centric Field Leader

Cando Rail & Terminals; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Employee Ownership Program

Group Life, AD&D, LTD Insurances

Canada’s Best Managed Company for 8 e8

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals seeks a Track Foreman to supervise on-site staff, assist the supervisor with maintaining schedules and budgets, manage purchasing and payroll, and liaise with customers and other contractors.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, problem solving, and a strong safety culture. You will lead daily briefings, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with project plans and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload; meet project plans in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate leadership including establishing focus, providing motivational support, fostering teamwork, and empowering others.
• Understanding of legislation, regulations, and best practices relevant to area of expertise.
• Ability to establish rapport with people and influence opinions and decisions.
• Proficient with computer equipment and office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring resources are available and work aligns with project plans.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Project Managers to identify hurdles and provide solutions with status reports.
• Lead daily safety briefings, perform hazard analyses, and champion safety initiatives.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and customers to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensure site production matches plans and execute directives from supervisors.
• Build strong teams and promote delivery of effective services and daily task objectives.
• Educate colleagues, provide training, and help implement division policies and practices.
• Manage purchasing and reporting, complete timesheets and regulatory forms.
• Maintain workmanship quality and ensure equipment maintenance and accurate daily logs.
• Perform labor tasks involved in track construction and maintenance.

Education

Track construction knowledge

Good communication skills

Reading blueprints & schematics

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals seeks a Track Foreman to supervise on-site staff, assist the supervisor with maintaining schedules and budgets, manage purchasing and payroll, and liaise with customers and other contractors.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, problem solving, and a strong safety culture. You will lead daily briefings, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with project plans and quality standards.