Track Foreman

Cando Rail & Terminals; Escanaba (MI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work Life Balance

Leadership Training

Safety Culture

Employee Ownership

Insurance Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking a Track Foreman to supervise on-site crews, coordinate with supervisors, and manage purchasing and payroll for track projects. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and meeting project plans while working outdoors in a dynamic environment.

You will lead daily briefings, liaise with customers and contractors, and ensure quality workmanship that adheres to industry standards. This on-site position offers strong safety culture and career growth opportunities.

Formación

• Experience supervising on-site rail or heavy construction teams.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing schedules.
• Familiarity with payroll and basic purchasing processes.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily site operations and ensure resources meet project plans.
• Coordinate with Supervisors and Project Managers on hurdles and reports.
• Lead daily safety briefings and enforce safety initiatives.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Manage purchasing, payroll, and timesheets for track projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Supervise equipment operation and maintenance of track assets.
• Provide training and mentoring to on-site staff.
• Complete reports and maintain daily log books.
• Support project managers to keep on budget.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Initiative

Communication

Resource planning

Problem solving

Descripción del empleo

Track Foreman with Cando are responsible for the daily supervision of the employees on site, assisting the supervisor in keeping the project on plan and budget, managing the site purchasing and payroll, and liaising with the customer and/or other contractors. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 8 years!

Job Description

Track Foreman with Cando are responsible for the daily supervision of the employees on site, assisting the supervisor in keeping the project on plan and budget, managing the site purchasing and payroll, and liaising with the customer and/or other contractors.

Roles & 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, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Demonstrate initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload; meet project plans in a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrate leadership including establishing focus, providing motivational support, fostering teamwork, and empowering others
• Possess a working understanding of legislation, regulations, and best practices relevant to area of expertise
• Ability to establish rapport with people and influence opinions, attitudes, or judgements
• Skilled in the use of computer equipment and operating systems including word processing, and spreadsheet and database software

Education & Experience

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

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.

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