Railroad Bridge Repair Foreman - Timber Preservation

The KRS team is looking for a dynamic individual that is highly self-motivated, with strong communication and collaboration skills to lead one of our mobile timber preservation bridge crews. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. Compensation The starting wage for this role will be between $90,000 and $110,000 per year to commensurate with experience. Our daily Lodging Allowance begins is $105 per day, including scheduled weekends.Job Responsibilities Manage daily operations at job site, to include:Supervision of crew (5-8 employees)Lead daily job briefings and safety meetingsUnderstand and work in accordance with the overall project scheduleOversee and plan for worksite access (rail, roads, private property, etc.) and secure any necessary permissionsEnsure proper setup, safe operation, and inspection of equipmentCommunicate any personnel changes or concerns to your Project Manager immediatelyAssembly, operation, and recordkeeping (tonnage) associated with piledrivingWork together with Project Manager on a daily basis to communicate production goals and quality specifications of work, discuss concerns that have surfaced (around people, resources and methods, material or equipment use, extra or out of scope work), and ideas to help team achieve project goalsAbility to operate ½” drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, magnetic drill, torch and chain saw. Ability to use lineman gear at heights, D-handle spade (shovel), sharpshooter (shovel), crowbar, and prybarAssist in treating of Bridge Timbers and ascending/descending slopes with rough terrainOversee the installation, use, maintenance, and uninstall of scaffoldingPossess a Class A CDL and operate hy-rail equipment (willing to get Hazmat endorsement)Ability to Identify bridge pile groundline treating candidates, identify bents in water to treat with TimberFume, and Record data for final bridge reports.Order the necessary materials needed to complete the projectAccurately report crew work hours and complete daily production reports by established deadlinesEnsure the training and development needs of employees are met, along with performing regular employee evaluations.Monitor and manage crew productivity. Ensure ongoing efforts are made to improve productivityUnderstand and follow company policies and proceduresEnforce company policies (including safety related rules/procedures) and ensure the employees are adhering to themExercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipmentArrange equipment repairs or rentals as needed to complete the projectWork in collaboration with all departments (Engineering, Operations, HR, Safety, etc.)Support the Koppers ZeroHarm safety culture by collaborating with the Safety DepartmentMonitor crew compliance with all DOT regulations which include completing daily E-logs, truck inspections, fuel records, and weekly reporting.BenefitsKoppers Railroad Structures offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance401k Plan with company matchGenerous paid time off policy that includes:Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Bereavement LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTravel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accountsLife Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)Paid Short Term Disability LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Program IncentivesCompany provided PPE, equipment, tooling, vehicles, and transportationRequirements Knowledge of job specific tools and equipment, necessary to perform all work tasks (examples are: electric drills, generator driven pumps, lineman/climbing gear, shovels, pickaxes.)Knowledgeable in setup and inspection of various types of scaffoldingKnowledge in different types of bridge construction, the structural significance of their components and methods of repairAbility to successfully complete gas mask, lead exposure, respirator usage and fall protection training programs.Supervisory experience directing and organizing work crewTravel on a 6-week rotation, 100% of the time. The company provides transportation from job site to job site in company vehicles. Teams work on a rotational schedule of 6 weeks on with a 7th week off. There is typically a 2 day weekend during work weeks that is separate from the week off during the rotation.Basic computer/electronics knowledge to support daily use of smartphone, laptop, etc. for completing reports and communicatingProven experience with and willingness to focus on safety policies, procedures, and regulationsEffective communication skills and the ability to work as a team to jointly carry out assigned tasksCurrent Driver’s License with a favorable driving record (Class A CDL preferred)Experience with and ability to work at heightsAbility to gain and maintain Erailsafe clearance High School Diploma or GEDKoppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local lawOriginally posted on Himalayas

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