Track Foreman

Florida East Coast Railway; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Track Supervisor to oversee construction and maintenance of railway tracks. This role emphasizes a safety-first approach while managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in track maintenance and a valid CDL Class B license. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and commitment to safety will directly impact operational success and contribute to the safe and efficient functioning of railway services.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and CDL Class B.
• One year of supervisory experience in track maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction, maintenance, and repairs of track.
• Directs and instructs operators of equipment assigned to the gang.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Safety Compliance

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Railway Maintenance Equipment

Standard Railroad Watch

Job description

Overview

Oversees construction, maintenance and repairs of track; supervising and directing other gang members with a "safety first" focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees employees in performance of work and provides guidance in resolution of routine problems.
• Builds, repairs, and maintains track.
• Familiarizes employees with established organization procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Directs and instructs operator of equipment assigned to the gang, instructs employees under his supervision in the safe performance of work and sees that they comply with all applicable rules and instructions.
• Assigns and checks work of designated staff.
• Establishes line of communication interdepartmentally to ensure maximum work windows and corporate objectives are met.
• Ensures that all tools, equipment, materials, and supplies are safely stored and properly used.
• Utilizes and maintains assigned equipment in accordance with instructions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks, payroll, and production reports, accident and injury reports, personnel reports, and all other required records.
• Completes annual training and passes safety and track worker rules examinations.
• Random testing for drugs and/or alcohol.
• This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; membership is required.
• Works safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.

Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have in his/her possession, at all times while doing so, a valid driver’s license and valid credentials required by federal and state laws, including CDL Class B.
• Will be required to operate railway highway motor vehicles.
• Must have a standard railroad watch.
• Be familiar with and understand FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213 Subpart A to G as published by the Federal Railroad Administration; must have A & B qualifications.
• Must have at least one year of responsible supervisory experience in track maintenance in Class 4 or higher.
• Must be capable of operating all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles in its fleet regardless of transmission configuration and must qualify and secure motor car maintainer permit.
• Upon employment, new hire must successfully complete and pass all FEC Rules Classes: Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker. Must complete all requirements to obtain FRA A & B certifications and pass test within 30 days.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.