Job Description
The Craft Foreman directs work groups on active railway property and through construction zones. Using specific railway operating rules, instructions and techniques, this position ensures that contractors clear the working zone prior to the approach of a train, minimizing any delays to scheduled railway operations.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Embrace our safety culture and adhere to industry and company policies and procedures
- Conduct daily job briefings so that all contractors understand site‑specific instructions prior to commencing work
- Review the work site on a minimum daily basis and consult with the Supervisor and/or contractors’ representative to understand work being conducted and any potential hazards
- Set up, reposition, and dismantle railway‑specific signals (flags) at designated locations
- Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controlle...