Railroad Signalman

POSITION SUMMARY The Track Foreman installs, repairs and maintains railroad track on specified territory of railroad. Oversees and supervises daily work activities for track construction and maintenance crew in compliance with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and company procedures and policies. Ensures safe completion of work activities to meet customer expectations and company objectives. The Track Foreman demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX's continued success. Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
Promote and support the safety program and safety goals for all Maintenance of Way groups on the railroad
identify materials, tools, equipment and personnel resources; ensure successful repairs made and documented
Supervise the operations of hand-tools and powered tools to perform construction and maintenance tasks with railroad tracks
Work with other employees to re-rail trains using necessary equipment
operate Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck, Regulator and Tamper
Conduct job activity briefings with the crew; Perform CDL work to meet qualifications of the FMCSA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subpart B: Qualification and Disqualification of Drivers and other regulations as applicable, including but not limited to, Part §391.11
Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Guide and direct subordinates, instilling pride, personal development, team production and promotion of the organization's products and services
Assist in interviewing, hiring, discipline, and training processes for new employees
18 years of age or older

• Operate power tools and hydraulic equipment, including: portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills, track jack
• Read and follow safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals, gauges and dials on precision measuring tools
• Write legibly to complete routine reports, and complete required testing
• Pass written examinations on the safe operations of trains and maintenance of way standards
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; learn and use track inspection data management software
• Valid State Driver's License - CDL (or attain one within 90 days); pass medical certification and Drivers Qualification File, pass DOT Drug & Alcohol testing

Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
High School Diploma/GED
Experience with ENSCO or other Track Inspection data management software(s)
Qualify in Track Inspection as required by FRA
Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather: snow, rain, heat, and sub-freezing temps

TRAVEL

~ Daily travel as needed during scheduled work hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Strength Occ Freq Cons Weight/ Force Side Height From Height To Lifting - "136-pound Plate" X 18.9 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - Lining Bar X 26 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - Claw Bar X 30.7 lb Two Hands 0 in 60 in Lifting - Impact Wrench X 31 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - Portable Derail X 44.3 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - Track Jack X 48.5 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - Compromise Bar (136/115) X 53.8 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - 136-pound Angle Bar X 56.1 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - 136-pound Angle Bar X 58.8 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in Lifting - Tools, Parts and Equipment X 65 lb Two Hands 0 in 60 in Strength Occ Freq Cons Weight/ Force Side Height Rotation Grip Pattern Hand Spread Pushing - Manual Track Wrench X 106 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder Pushing - Spike Puller/Claw Bar X 118.8 lb Two Hands Waist Pronated Hook Pushing - Ergo Bow Switch X 133.7 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder Pulling - Hydraulic Spike Driver X 60.5 lb Two Hands 26 in Pronated Cylinder 13 in Pulling - Hydraulic Spike Puller X 63.9 lb Two Hands 34 in Pronated Cylinder 10 in Pulling - Ergo Bow Switch X 75.1 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder Pulling - High Stand Switch X 87 lb Two Hands 36 in Pronated Cylinder Pulling - Rail Turner 39-foot Rail (90 lb) X 88.3 lb Two Hands Waist Neutral Cylinder Pulling - 10-Foot Tie with Tie Tongs X 119.1 lb Two Hands 30 in Neutral Hook Pulling - Drag 10-Foot Tie with Tie Tongs X 174.7 lb Two Hands 25 in Neutral Hook Upper Body Occ Freq Cons Description Reaching - Below Knee X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) below the level of the knee. Fingering - Fine Motor Manipulation X Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers. Cervical Flexion/Extension X Flexing and/or extending at the cervical spine. Rotation - Cervical X Rotating at the cervical spine. Rotation - Thoracic & Lumbar X Rotating at the thoracic and lumbar spine. defined as 1-33% of a usual and customary workday. *defined as 34-66% of a usual and customary workday. *defined as 67-100% of a usual and customary workday. **