Role OverviewThe Mechanical Foreman oversees shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities, and coordinating effective responses to main line outages. This role provides frontline leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars.
What You Will Do
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising employees performing locomotive and rail car maintenance, train, coach, and mentor craftspeople on all aspects of locomotive and car repairs.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars, while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in both car and locomotive maintenance
- Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rules and Regulations and be able to prepare and accurately fill out all forms required for the operation
- Strong leadership and communication skills is an asset
- Strong understanding of SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office programs
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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