Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; 5-7 years of experience in railroad track construction preferred., 2+ years in a supervisory or management role is highly preferred., Comprehensive knowledge of track structure, construction, and maintenance is essential., Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are necessary. .

Key responsibilities:

Manage construction projects and crew members on customer sites.

Provide hands-on direction for track and rail yard work.

Determine materials and staffing requirements for projects.

Oversee crew work to ensure safety and efficiency.

Job description

Ameritrack Rail

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Rail Construction Foreman

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Ameritrack Rail - Crew Leader/Kansas

Responsible for managing construction projects and crew members on customer sites.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Hands-on direction and implementation of track, rail yard work, and other projects as assigned
Determine materials needed and staff requirements for projects
Will utilize company operating procedures and FRA rules, standards, and instructions to complete project work and to maximize asset utilization and control costs
Oversee the work assigned to the crew ensuring that it is completed in a safe and efficient manner
Lead the on-boarding and training activities on new employees
Other duties as assigned.
III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; 5-7 years of experience in railroad track construction, 2+ years in a supervisory/management role highly preferred.

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of track structure, construction and maintenance, and identifying track defects
Must be able to operate, and train others how to operate a backhoe and front end loader
Detail oriented
Superior communication skills;
Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communication mediums (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under minimal supervision.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with the typical problems that occur in rail car switching.

F. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Certification required if operating on track controlled by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

G. Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate control levers and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to ambulate uneven surfaces, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to sit for to sit for extended periods. The employee must occasionally lift up to 75lbs and/or move heavy weights.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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