Title: Railway Signals and Communications Foreman
Location: Mobile
Travel: 90% - This position requires extensive travel
Benefits: 401K, Health benefits and insurance
Job Description – Signals and Communications Maintainer
The Signals and Communications Foreman will report to the Supervisor or Superintendent responsible for the geographical location of the assigned project. The Signals and Communications Foreman will work together with the Signals and Communications team and local client representatives to manage and direct an assigned crew of employees to deliver successful projects by exceeding corporate and client objectives while ensuring the safety of all employees. The Signals and Communications Foreman works with the assigned Signals and Communications Maintainers and Apprentices to organize and manage daily work and all other related activities to the project including installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing railroad signaling and communications equipment as well as emergencies and track outages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work safe and provide a quality product.
- Coordination of Signals and Communication maintenance and installation activities supporting the Supervisor at the project location site which includes preparing inventory-specific documentation, data entry, and reports as required.
- Coordinate with field operations leadership for track scheduling to ensure client project objectives are met or exceeded.
- Administration requirements for individual projects including the collection of data, logging of daily activities, and all reports involving occupational health and safety related matters including, but not limited to, near-miss reports, rules and regulatory infractions, and all other safety related accidents and incidents.
- Material and resource ordering ensuring job site is well-equipped and stocked with necessary machinery, tools, and materials.
- Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with client and legislative standards and correct deviations in signaling equipment and structures at client site.
- Provide instruction to Signals and Communications crews to complete the following tasks: Replacement, installation and general repairs to railway signaling structures, unload and distribute track material, machinery, and all other required materials at job site/project site.
- Install signal/communication structures and components in all types of weather conditions.
- Respond to emergency situations at a moment's notice.
- Set up barricades to isolate potentially dangerous situations.
- Troubleshoot work-related problems.
- Perform basic mathematics to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Comply with FRA roadway worker protection standards, railway operating rules, and safe work procedures (REMCAN and external stakeholders or respective clients).
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: steel toe boots, safety glasses, reflective apparel, hearing protection, and gloves.
- Work outdoors at railroad construction sites including harsh weather conditions.
- Work in steep ballast conditions, such as unlevel ground.
- May be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
- Must adhere to AREMA and customer's engineering standards.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Signals and Communications operations and previous leadership experience.
- Must be current or previously qualified in railroad signaling and communications.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic understanding of inventory management.
- Lift/Push/Pull 75 lbs.
- Stoop/Bend/Kneel/Crouch/Balance/Climb on an occasional basis.
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
- Climb ladders and poles up to at least 40 feet to make repairs, tests and installations.
- Equipment restrictions mandate that an incumbent must not exceed the 300lb equipment capacity limits (including 15lb of required tools) to safely perform the job duties.
- Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations.
- Pass eRailsafe background check and DOT pre-employment drug test.
- Hold a valid Class B drivers license.
- Travel 90% of the time.
- Strong organizational, verbal, and electronic communication skills
- Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple deadlines with changing priorities
- Be self-motivated and driven with a strong adherence to safety rules and regulations
- Ability to work independently and to work as part of a team
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy weights. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to work nights, holidays and weekends. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage. Exposure to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
The listed above job description may not represent all the duties and responsibilities that may be required of this position. There may be additional or unplanned duties which may be required.
All new hires must be able to successfully complete and maintain a DOT/FRA pre-employment drug test and a background check for eRailsafe requirements.
This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Please no phone calls or Recruitment agencies. All short-listed candidates will be contacted directly. Thank you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass pre-employment screening which will include drug and alcohol testing prior to deployment?
- Are you willing to undergo a criminal record background check in order to obtain railway security clearance (eRail Safe)?
Experience:
- Electrical: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL B (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
