Railroad Track Construction Superintendent – 2125549

On behalf of a railroad construction client who works across the South, we are looking for a dedicated superintendent to manage new track construction, industrial track work, and some track maintenance jobs in the Southeast.

Responsibilities:

• Train subordinates in their work tasks.
• Schedule jobs and crews daily to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist Foremen in planning jobs.
• Visit job sites to evaluate progress and observe crew productivity.
• Recognize, avoid and report potential hazards. Ensure corrective follow up measures to abate any identified hazards.
• Communicate and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Record either verbally or in writing all disciplinary actions and report them to the Area Manager.
• Work alongside the Area Manager in scheduling jobs and materials.
• Conduct and organize safety meetings (S.T.E.P.S.) and JSA Reviews.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment and ensure compliance of subordinates.
• Conduct and record at least 12 safety inspections per month including, but not limited to: Truck inspections, job site audits, tool inspections, and truck inspections.
• Oversee and verify crew time sheets, JSA’s and truck inspections to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate delivery of equipment and materials to job sites.
• Be responsible as the senior Safety coordinator for the office.
• Conduct track inspections and submit detailed reports of findings to the Area Manager.
• Be responsible for maintaining daily communication with the Foreman on progress and needs for each job.

Job Type: on-site position, travel to jobsites required

Locations: Superintendent will report to the office in Saraland, Alabama as well as jobsites in Alabama and surrounding states

Experience Required: must have previous experience in railroad construction and maintenance.

Education Preferred, not Required: High School diploma or equivalent

Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing railroad track construction jobs in the field is required.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate understanding of track specifications and guidelines.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all track tools and small equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance and repairs on all crew trucks.
• Supervise mobile crews to construct, alter, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks and associated structures.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and have no more than three (3) moving violations in the most recent three (3) years.
• Have or obtain track inspector certification from an official source.
• Be able to pass Pre-Employment and random drug test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stays and those that require short notice mobilization.
• Able to respond to emergencies after hours, weekends or holidays.
• Responsibly handle expense monies when conducting company business.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.