Mechanical Foreman

CPKC•Bensenville, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Foreman oversees shop and service track operations, directs heavy repair activities, and coordinates responses to main line outages. The role provides frontline leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position plans and prioritizes daily work, supervises employees performing locomotive and rail car maintenance, and sets clear performance expectations. It trains, coaches, and mentors craftspeople, assesses workmanship, leads safety briefings, and coordinates multiple work groups and projects to meet operational, safety, and service requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency.
Valid driver's license.
Minimum 3 years of experience in both car and locomotive maintenance.
Familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) rules and regulations.
Ability to prepare and accurately complete all forms required for the operation.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and communication skills.
Strong understanding of SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising employees performing locomotive and rail car maintenance.
Establish clear performance expectations and ensure employee accountability across the shop, yard, and service island.
Train, coach, and mentor craftspeople on locomotive and car repairs, and assess workmanship quality and adherence to standards.
Lead regular safety briefings, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate and oversee multiple work groups and projects to meet operational, safety, and service requirements.
Direct heavy repair activities and coordinate effective responses to main line outages.