Training Manager - Track, Structures, and ROW

Herzog; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Herzog Contracting Corp. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA seeks a Training Manager for Track, Structures, and ROW to oversee safety training programs and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the safety leadership team and focuses on implementing OSHA/FRA standards across projects.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $150,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to lead site-based training initiatives for railroad construction operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational safety, railroad safety, construction safety, industrial safety, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, FRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Experience conducting safety training, inspections, audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and track training records and required safety documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, management, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions, recommend corrective actions, and work independently in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and communicate current OSHA, FRA, and other applicable regulations; advise management of revisions.
• Promote compliance with safety programs through training, education, communication, and field engagement.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, refresher training, safety courses, daily safety meetings, and hazard analysis activities.
• Lead and administer the area’s on-the-job training program; monitor training records.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits; identify unsafe acts and ensure corrective action.

Skills

Safety training

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Risk assessment

Documentation

Field work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Training Manager - Track, Structures, and ROW in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to join our team.

The pay range for this position is $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Research, interpret, and communicate current OSHA, FRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations; advise management and supervisors of regulatory revisions and requirements applicable to company operations.
• Promote compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety programs through ongoing training, education, communication, and field engagement.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, refresher training, specialized safety courses, daily safety meetings, and job hazard analysis activities, including training in hazard recognition, emergency response, fall protection, confined-space entry, and other critical safety topics.
• Lead and administer the area’s on-the-job training program; monitor, document, and track employee training and required records.
• Conduct routine and unannounced safety inspections and audits of jobsites, public areas, and adjacent areas; identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure timely corrective action.
• Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses; investigate incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses and implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce recurrence.
• Complete, review, and submit incident, injury, accident, and other required reports in a timely manner; ensure injured employees receive appropriate medical attention.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with jobsite safety rules, company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations; conduct random and post-incident drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in occupational safety, railroad safety, construction safety, industrial safety, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, FRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Experience conducting safety training, inspections, audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and track training records and required safety documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, management, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions, recommend corrective actions, and work independently in a field-based environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Contracting Corp. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.