Experienced SIGNALS FOREMAN
WHO WE ARE:
At Universal Signals & Communication our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably! We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!
MAIN PURPOSE:
Reporting to the manager, the Signals Foreman is responsible traveling across Western Canada and managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals. The Signals Foreman must ensure safety, quality, profitability, and scheduling, resulting in customer satisfaction.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Signals Foreman in the railroad industry
- Be willing to travel across Western Canada as required
- Must have previous experience reading plans, signal drawings, how to install per railway guidelines.
- Previous railway experience is a requirement
- Education or experience in electronics/electrical is considered a strong asset
- Be a strong communicator – your safety is dependent on it!
- Hold a full, valid class 5 driver’s license
- A Valid Class 3 License is an asset
- CROR and Crane Operator courses are an asset
- Be willing to undergo pre-employment testing including a criminal record check, drug, alcohol, and fitness fit-for-duty testing, as a condition of employment
- Be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
- Be physically able to do repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, carry up to 50lbs unassisted, repetitive swinging motions, walking on uneven surfaces (approx. 3 miles/day)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This can be a high-risk environment as you will be working around heavy moving equipment
- Review all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications and scope of work
- Pre-plan work activities with manager to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans
- Plan the day-to-day operations on the assigned project, and ensure that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work i.e., labor, equipment and materials
- Take responsibility for crew performance as related to company goals, safety audits, administration of company policies and procedures.
- Conduct tailgate meetings.
- Initiate follow-up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
- Conduct daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards and to solicit feedback from the workers
- Always maintain a dedication to safety by modelling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices, company policies and procedures. Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel
- Communicate with the manager and customer to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
- Perform a variety of related administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files
- Provide coaching and instruction to all crew members
- General labor duties as required
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation package
- An industry leading comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer Contributions to RRSP
- Health and Wellness Spending accounts, where unused amounts carry over before being deposited in RRSP.
- Company-provided PPE
- Company discounts (including discounted fitness memberships)
- Live out Allowance (LOA)
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Signals and Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.00-$42.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
Experience:
- railroad Signals Foreman: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
