Company
Logistics
RailroadSignal&CommunicationsForeman
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“Railroad Signal & Communications Foreman. Skills: Signals and Communications, Leadership, Safety. Work Safe. Provide a quality product”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure client project objectives are met; Ensure client project objectives are exceeded
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot work-related problems
Lift/Push/Pull 75 LB, Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Balance/Climb, Climb ladders and poles up to 40 feet, Incumbent must not exceed 300lb equipment capacity, Travel 90% of the time, Work outdoors, Work in harsh weather, Work in steep ballast, Work on unlevel ground, Work nights, Work holidays, Work weekends, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to live track/trains, Exposure to high voltage, Meet color vision requirements, Pass E-Railsafe background check, Pass DOT pre-employment drug test
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years Signals and Communications operations, Previous leadership experience, Current or previously qualified in railroad signaling and communications, Proficient with Microsoft Word, Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Basic understanding of inventory management, Lift/Push/Pull 75 LB, Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Balance/Climb, Climb ladders and poles up to 40 feet, Incumbent must not exceed 300lb equipment capacity, Hold a valid Class drivers license, Pass E-Railsafe background check, Pass DOT pre-employment drug test, Meet color vision requirements, Adhere to AREMA engineering standards, Adhere to customers engineering standards
Nice to Have
Travel 90% of the time, Organizational communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Electronic communication skills, Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures, Ability to communicate changes to assigned work group, Ability to multitask, Handle multiple deadlines with changing priorities, Be self-motivated, Adherence to safety rules and regulations, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team
What You'll Do.
Provide a quality product
Coordinate signals and communication maintenance
Coordinate communication installation
Prepare inventory specific documentation
Coordinate with field operations leadership
Ensure client project objectives are met
Ensure client project objectives are exceeded
Collect data for individual projects
Prepare safety reports
Maintain train operating restrictions
Correct deviations in signaling equipment
Correct deviations in signaling structures
Provide instruction to crews
Replace railway signaling structures
Install railway signaling structures
Repair railway signaling structures
Perform general repairs to railway signaling structures
Unload track material
Distribute track material
Unload required materials
Distribute required materials
Install signal structures
Install communication structures
Respond to Emergency Situations
Prepare signal equipment
Paint signal equipment
Inspect communication equipment
Inspect signal equipment
Test communication equipment
Test signal equipment
Repair communication equipment
Repair signal equipment
Maintain communication equipment
Maintain signal equipment
Perform basic mathematics
Assist in administration of REMCAN policies
Assist in administration of REMCAN plans
Assist in administration of REMCAN procedures
Comply with FRA roadway worker protection standards
Comply with railway operating rules
Comply with safe work procedures
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Work outdoors at railroad construction sites
Work in harsh weather conditions
Work in steep ballast conditions
Work on unlevel ground
Work in moving mechanical parts environment
Work with fumes or airborne particles
Work in moderate noise environment
Work near live track/trains
Work near high voltage
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Field operations leadership; Signals and Communications crews
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Electronic communication
Process & Methodology
Project objectives
Full Job Description
## 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 moments notice Set up barricades to isolate potentially dangerous situations Prepare and paint signal equipment Inspect, test, repair and maintain communication/signal and electrical equipment 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 Assist in administration and documentation of REMCAN policies, plans and procedures Comply with FRA roadway worker protection standards, railway operating rules, and safe work procedures (REMCAN an
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