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Road & Rail Services

Railroad Track Foreman

Road & Rail Services, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Railroad Track Foreman – Ste. Genevieve, MO Road & Rail Services

Pay: $30 per hour

Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Railroad Track Foreman to lead railroad track maintenance and construction crews in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. This working foreman position combines hands‑on railroad track repair with crew leadership, safety oversight, and daily reporting.

As a Railroad Track Foreman, you will be responsible for leading and working alongside track crews while ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently under Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Leading railroad track maintenance and construction crews

Performing hands‑on railroad track repair and maintenance

Enforcing FRA safety rules and company safety policies

Training, mentoring, and evaluating crew members

Operating heavy equipment and specialty railroad equipment

Using power tools and hand tools safely

Managing materials, tools, and jobsite inventory

Completing daily reports, safety documentation, and work logs

Using a computer for scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks

Minimum Qualifications

At least 1 year of supervisory experience in the railroad industry

Proven experience with railroad track construction and repair

Heavy equipment experience related to railroad track work preferred

Strong understanding of railroad safety and risk management

Comfortable using a computer for daily job duties

Microsoft Office experience required, with emphasis on Excel

Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

This position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other environmental factors common to railroad operations. The schedule is flexible and may include weekends, overtime, and occasional on-call responsibilities based on operational needs. The role requires frequent walking, bending, lifting, and working on uneven surfaces such as ballast and track structure. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment at all times and maintain a strong safety‑focused mindset while working in an active railroad environment.

Road & Rail Services has been supporting rail and logistics operations since 1987. We provide steady work, competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a strong safety‑first culture. The work performed in this role directly supports critical transportation and supply chain operations across the country.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Truck Transportation

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