Railroad Signalman
Watco
Paid on‑the‑job training with peer trainers
Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco'sSafe Performance Center
The foreman position is required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service to our customers. Supervise Track Laborer, Trackman, and Truck Driver/Machine Operator.
Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick‑up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.
Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick‑up, install, grind, and transpose rail.
Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick‑up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.
Inspect for defects, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.
Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities.
Cut and dispose of vegetation.
Clean debris from switches and remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.
Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines.
Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations.
Operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and track equipment.
Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with established track standards.
Assist in training, mentoring and directing track laborers.
Identify project risks and opportunities.
Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.
Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations and experience in operating railroad equipment.
Must have the ability to perform duties without direct supervision.
Ability to effectively manage contractors.
Must be 18 years or older.
The team member in this job must have passed Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site), and CWR Written Test.
Must also be able to pass and apply the information from the FRA Track Standards Test, Track Foreman Written Test, Track Inspection Written Test, and Manager’s Training.
Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent
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