Omni Moel

OmniTRAX is the second-largest private management company of short-line railroads in North America and Canada with expertise in simplifying the entire process of shipping by rail. We call it Rail Made Easy. OmniTRAX is a complete shipping partner, using railroads, ports, transloading, logistics, warehousing, and industrial development to help businesses move their products conveniently and efficiently, whether their final destination is across the city or across the world.

OmniTRAX is looking to hire a General Foreman to join our dynamic team of employees in a fast-growing, fast-paced work
environment.

The General Foreman directs, administers and oversees all the activities of the Mechanical Department on a local level including locomotive and freight car. Oversees the adherence to policies, goals, and operational objectives established by the General Manager and Director of Mechanical to meet customer expectations and company goals
The General Foreman demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.
COMPENSATION
- FLSA Status: Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime
- Eligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary Bonus

**BENEFITS**:

- Fulfilling a role in an industry that keeps this country running isn’t the only reason to work for OmniTRAX. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match, and other voluntary benefits

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations within Transportation Canada (TC)
- Accountable to manage the day-to-day operations of the shop/facility to achieve area goals set forth by the General Manager and Director of Mechanical
- Oversee area budget conformance and expense regulation insuring maximum cost effectiveness while continually improving fleet reliability
- Develop performance goals and baseline performance measurements in areas of interest to achieve or exceed quality standards as determined by upper management
- Ensure daily locomotive power requirements are met and freight car operations are operating safely, efficiently, and within budget
- Continually audit and monitor operational workflows, create and implement operational adjustments for continuous improvement
- Oversee area budget: adherence to prescribed budget, organize expense regulation ensuring cost-effective practices without compromising fleet reliability
- Promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization; remain current with the latest OEM recommendations and communicate data to subordinates as required for efficient repairs
- Perform CDL work to meet qualifications of the FMCSA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subpart B: Qualification and Disqualification of Drivers and other regulations as applicable, including but not limited to, Part -391.11

OTHER DUTIES
- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
- Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses and fall protection
- Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Non-Exempt level associates
- Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team with execution of projects; set performance goals, and provide on-going coaching of employees to achieve career objectives, cultivate a high performance culture; build a leadership pipeline throughout the organization
- Set the example, create and lead the culture of mutual respect, cooperation and attention to detail for employees to deliver profitable execution on business goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High School Diploma/GED
- 4 years’ job Railroad Management (Mechanical and Car Repair) experience, or combination of education and experience
- Experience working with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement
- Work independently without supervision
- Strong organization and prioritization skills with high attention to detail
- Working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 223,224,229,231,232
- Write reports, business correspondence, and create procedural instructions as required; effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, business associates, and the general public
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory documents
- Working knowledge of TC, AAR, OSHA, and EPA rules and regulations specific to Locomotive
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions i