PRODUCTION OPERATOR

RailWorks•Midlothian, TX

78d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction. 

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years related experience in the rail infrastructure construction industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong client relation skills
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed
Ability to supervise the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to crew
Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions
Ability to keep records and to prepare work and time reports
Ability to read and understand project specific documents including schedules, standard railway plans and specifications
Knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance

Responsibilities

Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans
Performs other related administrative or project-based duties as assigned.
Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files.
Communicates with contractors or sub-contractors to coordinate work, goals, etc., trains and motivates workers.
Communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction
Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel
Always maintains a dedication to safety by modeling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures
Conducts daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers
Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and following company policies and procedures.  Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned project and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment and material
Reviews all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications