Assistant Foreman

Florida East Coast Railway•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Foreman oversees construction, maintenance, and repair of track and supervises and directs other gang members. The position is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Paid training begins in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, for two weeks, after which the employee returns to Jacksonville for on-the-job training. The scheduled start date is January 11, 2027. The work schedule is 0700–1800, Sunday through Wednesday. Starting pay is $27.16 per hour, increasing to $32.45 per hour after qualification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must possess valid credentials required by federal and state laws while performing the work, including a CDL with air-brake endorsement and a Class A driver's license.
Must be capable of operating all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles in the fleet, regardless of transmission configuration.
Must have a standard railroad watch, understand Track Safety Standards published by the Federal Railroad Administration, have a copy of the current timetable, and qualify for and secure a motor car maintainer permit.
Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Oversee employees performing work and guide them in resolving routine problems.
Familiarize employees with established organizational procedures, rules, and regulations.
Assign and check the work of designated staff.
Build, repair, and maintain track.
Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are safely stored and properly used.
Prepare and maintain payrolls, production reports, accident and injury reports, personnel reports, and other required records.