Railroad Construction Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

The Foreman is responsible for ensuring that everything goes smoothly at a construction site. They are responsible for being the point of contact between the laborers and superintendent.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites at all times 
2. Develop work schedules in accordance with the availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the personnel 
3. Report project status to superiors, site engineers and officials regularly 
4. Be the liaison between track laborers and superintendents 
5. Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably 
6. Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors 

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience as a construction foreman in railroad construction industry
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• Must have a great attitude and the ability to motivate team members on site
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes 
• Understanding of use and maintenance of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Accountability and integrity are essential as the decisions made in the role affect countless others 
• Willing to work in the elements in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
• Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings  
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and those that require short notice mobilization
• Available to work full-time (40hrs/wk.) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• American Track is a drug-free Company, employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• High school diploma or certification in a skilled trade a plus
• Fluent in English; Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.