Surface Foreman

Northern Plains Railroad, Inc.•Bismarck, ND

3h•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Surface Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate or project goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction. The Surface Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate or project goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities are, but are not limited to: Pre-plans projects and work activities with Regional Manager or Project Manager to develop the best means and methods as it relates to standard and safety action plans. Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned project and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely and safe completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment, and materials. Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to quality, department goals, work performance audits, and company policies and procedures. Conducts daily job briefings with crew to review the production goals, performance feedback as relates to efficiency, identify potential hazards, and welcome feedback from the workers. Always maintains a dedication to safety and quality being the example, educating & training the workers, and enforcing safe work practices designated by the company or customer. Communicate with customers and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Produces daily production reports, tracks project time, keeps equipment logs, keeps inspection reports, administers change orders, and keeps updated project files. Will perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed.

Requirements

GED (or equivalent) with at least 1+ year of railroad or construction experience.
Valid driver’s license with insurable status.
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL, preferred.
Ability to travel extensively (90%+).
Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments in all weather conditions; DOT medical card/CDL preferred.
Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPR driver provisions/
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card & CDL preferred.
Class A non-tractor trailer CDL preferred
Pass a mandatory drug test to maintain a drug-free workplace. Random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing may also be required throughout employment.
Undergo a thorough physical examination to ensure the requirements of the position can be met.
Provide professional references to validate qualifications and character.
Complete a comprehensive background check to confirm suitability for the position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Class A CDL, preferred.
DOT medical card/CDL preferred.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card & CDL preferred.
Class A non-tractor trailer CDL preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is a bonus or possesses the skills to learn.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage day-to-day project operations, ensuring proper allocation of labor, equipment, materials, and tools for safe and timely execution.
Lead crew performance by enforcing safety standards, monitoring productivity, and ensuring compliance with company policies and project goals.
Conduct daily safety briefings, communicate production goals, identify hazards, and foster team feedback and engagement.
Maintain documentation (production reports, equipment logs, inspections, and change orders) and communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.
Pre-plans projects and work activities with Regional Manager or Project Manager to develop the best means and methods as it relates to standard and safety action plans.
Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned project and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely and safe completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment, and materials.
Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to quality, department goals, work performance audits, and company policies and procedures.
Conducts daily job briefings with crew to review the production goals, performance feedback as relates to efficiency, identify potential hazards, and welcome feedback from the workers.
Always maintains a dedication to safety and quality being the example, educating & training the workers, and enforcing safe work practices designated by the company or customer.
Communicate with customers and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Produces daily production reports, tracks project time, keeps equipment logs, keeps inspection reports, administers change orders, and keeps updated project files.
Will perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed.