Regional Assistant Foreman

Northern Plains Railroad, Inc.•Hastings, MN

91d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Assistant Foreman is responsible for the safety, training, track protection and assistance of employees and contractors under their supervision. This role requires the ability to perform manual labor in all types of weather, perform remedial actions recommended by the track foreman, and be responsible for the maintenance and documentation of an assigned section of track. The position may also involve system-wide maintenance duties, monitoring train movements and weather conditions, assisting with track inspections, and being subject to emergency and overtime work. The Regional Assistant Foreman is accountable for all tools, track material, equipment, track machines, and vehicles in use on the assigned section of track, and must wear all required safety equipment. The role may also include performing work other than track maintenance and supervising a crew in restoration, renewal, maintenance, and new construction of track structures.

Requirements

Ability to recognize any deviation from track safety standards and prescribe and perform remedial action.
Ability to supervise a crew in restoration, renewal, maintenance, and new construction of track structures.
Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work as a team.
GED or higher.
6 months or more with working a railroad.
Driver's License required.
Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPRS driver provisions.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Certificate (Med Card).
Pass a mandatory drug test.
Undergo a thorough physical examination.
Provide professional references.
Complete a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Class A non-tractor trailer CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor in all types of weather.
Perform any remedial action recommended by track foreman through job briefings.
Responsible for maintenance and documentation of assigned section of track but may be called to perform maintenance duties system wide on NPR per Roadmaster or Track Inspector.
Monitor train movements and weather conditions and assist in performing track inspection in coordination with the track inspector.
Be subject to emergency and overtime work and inspections.
Responsible for all tools, track material, equipment, track machines and vehicles in use on the assigned section of track.
Wear all safety equipment required by NPR while performing duties.
May be called on to perform work other than track maintenance.
Supervise a crew in restoration, renewal, maintenance, and new construction of track structures.
Perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed.