Track Foreman PROG

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

COMPETENCIES : Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

Communication skills

Provide clear instructions / directions.

Reasoning skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Functional / Technical Skills

Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL :

Up to 25%

SAFTEY :

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

"The Patriot Way."

At Patriot, we value our relationships - with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot - from the mailroom to the boardroom - embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."

Equal Opportunity Employer

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