Track Foreman

Railserve

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Railserve is hiring an experienced and safety-focused Track Foreman in Cincinnati, OH to support railroad track maintenance within an industrial rail environment. This is a full-time, hands-on role responsible for coordinating daily track maintenance activities, leading work in the field, and helping maintain the rail infrastructure that supports safe and reliable customer operations.

Who We Are

Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve.com.

Job Description

The Track Foreman is responsible for coordinating and performing railroad track inspection, maintenance, and repair activities within an active industrial facility. This is a working foreman position that spends the majority of the day performing track maintenance alongside the crew while helping organize daily work and ensuring jobs are completed safely and efficiently.

Rather than supervising direct reports, the Track Foreman provides day-to-day field leadership by coordinating work activities, promoting safe work practices, communicating with site leadership, and helping less experienced employees complete maintenance tasks correctly.

The ideal candidate has previous railroad track maintenance experience, leads by example, enjoys hands-on work, and can make an immediate impact on the quality and safety of the site's track infrastructure.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Overtime may be required based on operational needs

Compensation

$30.00 – $35.00 per hour based on experience

Duties

• Coordinate daily track maintenance activities with site leadership
• Lead by example while performing track maintenance alongside the crew
• Assist with planning daily work assignments and job priorities
• Drive spikes and install or replace track components
• Move, install, and replace railroad cross ties
• Inspect, adjust, and lubricate switches
• Tighten track bolts and hardware
• Check track gauge, cross level, and overall track condition
• Perform routine track inspections and identify maintenance needs
• Help train and mentor less experienced employees on safe work practices and proper maintenance procedures
• Communicate maintenance needs, project updates, and safety concerns to site leadership
• Ensure required personal protective equipment is used properly
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe operating condition
• Complete required documentation as needed
• Follow all company safety procedures and operating standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous railroad track maintenance experience required
• Experience serving as a lead, foreman, or senior track maintenance employee preferred
• Reliable transportation required
• Strong attendance and dependability required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and track maintenance equipment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate daily work activities and lead by example in the field
• Ability to follow safety rules, operating procedures, and customer requirements
• Ability to participate in Railserve's pre-employment screening process
• Military experience is a plus

What We Offer (Benefits)

Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information

• Outdoor industrial work environment with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Exposure to moving rail equipment, maintenance equipment, noise, dust, and industrial operations
• Moderate to heavy physical labor required
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying materials
• Required use of personal protective equipment• Majority of time spent performing hands-on track maintenance alongside the crew

• Safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety procedures

Grow With Us

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.