Track Foreman

Overview:

MxV Rail is seeking a strong leader to oversee our Track & Guide Way Team. As a working manager, this position will be responsible for training, job assignments, and directing the day-to-day operations of the track team. The candidate will also aid in making decisions and will lead others in the correct methods for track repair and maintenance tasks that need to be performed to FRA, MxV Rail, or AREMA specifications, as applicable.

Primary Duties:

Management & Daily Operations

• Work directly with the MxV Rail Operation Managers to build and maintain a strong team of skilled track workers.
• Develop redundancies within the team by cross-training.
• Conduct administrative tasks such as timesheet/expense report approvals.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Maintenance and Inspection

• Inspect the condition, maintenance, repair, and construction of MxV Rail/PCD railroad tracks, railroad turnouts, bridges, and other supporting track structures using various methods, including walking the track, riding/driving hi-rail vehicles, and riding on trains.
• Implement remedial action on defects pending repair, remove the track from service, and stop operations when inspections reveal an unsafe condition.
• Performs railroad track maintenance work, including rail measuring, rail cutting, rail replacement, spiking, anchoring, and rail drilling.
• Documents track inspection reports and track repairs completed.
• Maintains the operational condition of all assigned equipment.
• Installs thermite welds per manufacturer, MxV Rail, and AREMA procedure(s).
• Familiar with installing flash butt welds in accordance with established manufacturers, MxV Rail, and industry standards.
• Grind thermite welds and flash butt welds to specification using specialized equipment.
• Inspect welds after grinding for cracks and visible defects.
• Uses SMAW and FCAW to repair switch points, frogs, and rail end build-up.
• Operates propane/oxygen and acetylene/oxygen for preheating and cutting operations.
• Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• A desire to work in the spirit of collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Effective and positive communication skills (verbal & written).
• Fully committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement.
• Reads, understands, and interprets construction blueprints and plans and conveys information to coworkers.
• Able to operate specialty MOW and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and get on/off equipment at various heights.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Interfacing with customers and coworkers positively, professionally, and collaboratively.
• Demonstrable computer skills, with experience using Microsoft® Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
• High School Diploma/GED. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ten years of experience working for a rail transit agency or Class 1 railroad.
• Experience in management or supervision in technical operations.
• Knowledge of FRA and AREMA track standards.
• Must hold a current and valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (Special permits, if required, must be maintained to operate any vehicle or motorized equipment on company property).
• One year of experience in the thermite welding process and/or one-year flash butt welding process.
• One year of vocational/technical education or on-the-job experience in electrical welding and gas-cutting operation.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal, visual, and written communications.
• Customer support operations will require shift flexibility. The candidate must work shifts varying from morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight. Weekend and holiday hours may also be required.
• MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the above, the following qualifications are preferred:

• AWS certifications in SMAW and FCAW.
• Certification in Orgo and Boutet Thermit Welding.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL).
• One year of heavy equipment operation.
• Skilled in the operation of the arc gouging process.

Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Environment: Railroad environment: exposure to noise, grease, fumes, gases, electrical energy, toxic materials, and inclement weather conditions.
• Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). Heavier lifting may be required, but only with proper assistance, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, working at heights, diagnosing equipment maintenance needs through listening and feeling machine surfaces, and working in confined spaces.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate the equipment. Ability to discern between colored wires and color wiring diagrams.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Railroad Retirement
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• AAR Pension Plan
• Life Insurance (life, accident, or disability insurance)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Fortnight Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

Salary Range: $57,535 - $63,000 DOQ

About MxV Rail:

Located near the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountain Front Range, MxV Rail is the world's premier rail advisory because we have the expertise to keep our industry moving forward. Toward safer equipment and people. More transformative technology. Toward more efficient operations and fewer emissions. We are called MxV Rail because it is the formula for momentum, and that is what we deliver. We advance our industry, our clients, and the best ideas. We help set standards and solve immediate and long-standing challenges. We put breakthrough technologies to the test and train first responders how to do things right when things go wrong. In partnership, we safely experiment, learn, adapt, and advance, so our clients can thrive.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.