Railway Foreman

Working Foreman

Job Summary

A Cuna Railway Foreman is a leadership position. The role of a foreman is to work with a Cuna team in safely executing projects, maintenance, and various shop related tasks. A successful foreman will be able to clearly communicate to their team and ensure work is to be completed safely and efficiently.

Job

**Responsibilities**:

- Must embrace Cuna Rails safety culture and adhere to industrial and company policies and procedures.
- Lead a Cuna team and report directly to the supervisor.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety talks, job briefings and audits then send in reports daily to the supervisor.
- Keep inventory of tools and consumables of trucks.
- Identify, document, and report any performance or safety incidents to supervisor.
- Help plan projects with supervisor and project manager.
- Review and execute plans with Cuna team.
- Mentor Cuna team members on safety and daily tasks.
- Preparation and maintenance of various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work and use of such tools in a safe manner.
- Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks when required.
- Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- Winter duties may include cleaning railway switches, snow removal and track repairs on customer sites as needed.
- Summer duties may include lubricating switches, cutting vegetation, clearing ditches, maintenance, repairs, and construction on customer sites as required.
- Keep work area clean and organized to finish the job safely and efficiently.
- Understand and comply with track safety standards, operating rules, and safe work procedures.
- Adhere to other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 4 years of Railway experience.
- Must have a valid class G driver’s license and clean driving abstract.
- Basics of Supervisor certification would be considered an asset.
- Minimum 2 years of Railway construction foreman experience.
- Must have own reliable transportation to and from Cuna shop in North Bay when required.
- CROR and TIGs would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
- Must be adaptable to any situation.
- Must be reliable and punctual.

Physical Requirement
- Uses repetitive motions.
- Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Physically fit must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- Exposed to loud noise.
- A safety-oriented work ethic.
- Ability to work outside for extended periods of time day or night.
- May have to be clean shaving at certain customer sites.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person