Assistant Foreman

Overview The Assistant Foreman oversees construction, maintenance and repairs of track; supervising and directing other gang members. This is a Line of Road position. 0700-1800 Sunday-Wednesday Starting pay is $27.66/hr. After qualification goes up to full pay at $32.45/hr. Responsibilities Oversees assigned maintenance gang to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance. Familiarizes employees with established organization procedures, rules, and regulations. Assigns and checks work of designated staff. Builds, repairs, and maintains track. Ensures the safety of employees performing maintenance related activities on FEC property. Ensures track meets all requirements for FEC and FRA. Ensures that employees adhere to all FRA related rules and regulations. Undertakes supervision of special projects as assigned. Completes and maintains all daily maintenance forms. Maintains close communication with all operating divisions to discuss and address daily issues and/or concerns as necessary. Sees that all tools and equipment, materials are safely stored and properly used; prepares and maintains payrolls, production reports, accident and injury reports, personnel reports, and all other required records. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 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. Must have in his possession, at all times while doing so, valid credentials required by federal and state laws, including CDL (with airbrake endorsement) drivers license, Class B; will be required to operate railway highway motor vehicles; must be capable of operating all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles in its fleet regardless of transmission configuration, must have standard railroad watch; be familiar with and understand Track Safety Standards as published by the Federal Railroad Administration; must have copy of current timetable; and must qualify and secure motor car maintainer permit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida East Coast Railway