Track Foreman DQER

Patriot Rail•Valliant, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Patriot Rail is a fast-paced, forward-thinking, and strategically growing company seeking a Track Foreman. This role offers the opportunity to affect change within the organization. The ideal candidate will supervise and manage track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations, ensuring compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and company policies. The position involves leading people with clear direction and goals, providing coaching and guidance, and managing budgets and workforce productivity. The Track Foreman will also be responsible for communicating track conditions and production information to senior management and participating in activities related to derailments and service disruptions.

Requirements

Verifiable High School diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
At least 5 years combined experience as a Track Foreman supervising maintenance gangs
Must be Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Qualified
Must be FRA CFR 213 Qualified
Must be able to pass the SRTH Operating Rules tests
Must be Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) Trained and Qualified
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years
Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and 80 pounds on occasion.
Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.
Ability to travel as needed and on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

Work with MOW crew performing varying maintenance activities
Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and PatriotRail policies and procedures
Inspect track in the absence of the Track Inspector
Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance
Apply PatriotRail policies while carrying out duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations and recommending corrective action
Manage budgets and workforce productivity within policy
Clear communication of track condition, daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed
Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical supervisors to determine cause and future prevention
Additional duties as assigned.