Foreman - Railroad Services chez Great Basin Industrial

Description

Pay Type: Hourly, negotiable DOE

Location: Intermountain West (UT, ID, WY, NV, AZ, and surrounding regions)

Employment Type: Hourly, Full-Time; subject to overtime, on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, and travel

Travel: Regular travel throughout the Intermountain West required

GBI Railroad Services is seeking an experienced Foreman to support railroad construction and maintenance operations across the Intermountain West. The Foreman serves as the critical link between field crews and Superintendents, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

This role is responsible for day-to-day coordination of labor, safety enforcement, and execution of assigned work scopes while maintaining clear communication across all levels of the project team.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily field operations and ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed at all times.
• Develop and manage daily work plans and schedules based on workforce availability, production goals, and labor requirements.
• Monitor crew performance and provide direction, coaching, and corrective action as needed.
• Report project progress, production status, and issues to Superintendents, engineers, and leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison between track laborers and Superintendents.
• Resolve on-site conflicts, issues, or miscommunications quickly and professionally.
• Delegate work activities and responsibilities to crew members and subcontractors.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Identify, report, and mitigate jobsite hazards.
• Support training and development of crew members.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a foreman or supervisory role within railroad, heavy civil, or construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety, quality, and health regulations.
• Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and lead crews in a demanding field environment.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, means, and methods.
• Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems used in construction equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• High level of accountability and integrity.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to recognize, avoid, and report jobsite hazards.
• Ability to pass all required training, assessments, and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays and short-notice mobilizations.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with overtime, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High school diploma or certification in a skilled trade preferred.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency a plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at varying elevations.
• Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use hands for handling tools and materials.
• Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

GBI Railroad Services is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Tele-Medicine, & Employee Assistance Program)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off

GBI Railroad Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.