Track Foreman

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

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!

• 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
• 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.

• 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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