Railroad Bridge Construction Foreman

The KRS team is looking for a dynamic individual that is highly self-motivated, with strong communication and collaboration skills to lead one of our mobile bridge construction crews. * This position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States*

KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package.

Compensation

The starting wage for this role will be between $92,000 and $114,000 per year to commensurate with experience. Our daily Lodging Allowance begins at $550 per week.

Job Responsibilities

Manage daily operations at job site, to include:

o Supervision of crew (5-8 employees) along with subcontractors

o Lead daily job briefings and safety meetings

o Understand and work in accordance with the overall project schedule

o Oversee earthwork (access road, crane pad, final grading of site, etc.)

o Ensure proper setup, safe operation, and inspection of equipment such as Forklift, Crane, Excavator, etc.

o Proficient with basic survey equipment for bridge and site layout

o Assembly, operation, and recordkeeping (tonnage) associated with piledriving

• Work together with Project Manager on a daily basis to communicate production goals and quality specifications of work, discuss concerns that have surfaced (around people, resources and methods, material or equipment use, extra or out of scope work), and ideas to help team achieve project goals

• Participate in planning resources and methods for bridge construction project

• Accurately report crew work hours and complete daily production report

• Monitor and manage crew productivity. Ensure ongoing efforts are made to improve productivity

• Understand and follow company policies and procedures

• Enforce company safety policies and ensure industry safety regulations are adhered to

• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment

• Consult engineer approved plans and Job Portfolio to carry out and coordinate daily activities

• Work in collaboration with all departments (Engineering, Operations, HR, Safety, etc.)

• Support the Koppers ZeroHarm safety culture by collaborating with the Safety Department

• Monitor crew compliance with all DOT regulations (E-logs, truck inspection, fuel records, etc.)

Requirements

• Ability to operate a large range of power tools (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic)
• Knowledgeable in setup and inspection of various types of scaffolding
• 3-5 years of construction and pile driving experience
• Experience reading engineer approved plans and specifications
• Supervisory experience directing and organizing work crew
• Basic computer/electronics knowledge to support daily use of smartphone, laptop, etc. for completing reports and communicating
• Proven experience with and willingness to focus on safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as a team to jointly carry out assigned tasks
• Current Driver’s License with a favorable driving record (Class A CDL preferred)
• Experience with and ability to work at heights
• Ability to gain Erailsafe clearance
• High School Diploma or GED
• Welding and heavy equipment operation experience is a plus

Benefits
Koppers Railroad Structures offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts
• Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
• Paid Short Term Disability Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, vehicles, and transportation

Physical Demands

• This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms.

Work Environment

• This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 300'.

• Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.75 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road