Craft Assistant Foreman

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Embrace our safety culture and adhere to industry and company policies and procedures.
• Repair and/or replace turnout components as needed, such as switch points, frogs, plates, etc.
• Repair and/or replace track components as needed, such as rail, ties, plates, spikes, timber crossings, etc.
• Observe conditions of track, track beds, and track right‑of‑way to detect, report, and repair problems or defects.
• Responsibly operate company vehicles and/or equipment and ensure all daily maintenance and inspections of the units are completed.
• Perform special duties as assigned by the Track Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform any administrative duties related to proper documentation as per PNR Quality Management System.
• Support the Track Maintenance Foreman to ensure that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment, and material.
• Maintain a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education, and enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
• Train and motivate workers.

• Minimum of 3 years related experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand project specific documents, including schedules, standard railway plans, and specifications.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
• Ability to supervise the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to crew.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Works outdoors at construction sites.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to all weather conditions, including very hot and very cold weather.
• Exposure to loud noise, live track/trains, and high voltage.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR Rail Works without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR Rail Works is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR Rail Works will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.