Track Foreman

Herzog•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Track Foreman in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to join our team. The pay rate for this position is $43.71 per hour. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Supervise the installation of railroad track and embankments including: special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators. Capable of using hand and power tools and a wide variety of sizes and types of track machines including: Spike pullers, spike drivers, tie adze, hydraulic rail jacks, power wrenches, tie boring machines, rail drills, rail grinders, and rail saws. Highway trucks equipped with rail guide wheels, hydraulic booms, and lift gates to remove and replace ties, rails, fasteners - cut or screw spikes, anti-creepers, bolts, elastic clips, insulators, rail seat pads, and conventional and insulated rail joints, special track work components, crushed rock ballast, crossing surfaces, paving, subgrade material, vegetation, signs, and structures. May work with a crew or independently. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years experience in railroad construction or maintenance
Must have or be willing to obtain a Class A or B driving classification in a timely manner
Mechanical comprehension and experience interpreting schematics and diagrams preferred
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
Must be reliable, organized, and flexible
Must submit daily activity logs
Ability to work on a computer daily to complete tasks
Communicate effectively, both orally and written
Experience with Word and Excel
Basic email etiquette
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis
Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet
Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet
Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously
Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds
Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds
Frequently climb on/off equipment
Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor
Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position
Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment

Nice To Haves

Mechanical comprehension and experience interpreting schematics and diagrams

Responsibilities

Supervise the installation of railroad track and embankments including: special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators
Capable of using hand and power tools and a wide variety of sizes and types of track machines
May work with a crew or independently
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned