Lead - Maintenance of Way

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers.

This is a full time, year-round position that comes with great benefits! Great PTO plan and a separate sick time balance, paid holidays, excellent health insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k with company match and profit sharing, plus more!

JOB SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates crews involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of railroad track.

• Assists in planning and coordinating track maintenance and improvement activity, including routine maintenance and program track work while maximizing track availability/condition and train operations.
• Assists in determining which track improvements and/or maintenance are to be done by company forces or outside vendors.
• Monitors track, bridge and Right of Way (ROW) inspections to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations.
• Assists in coordinating the maintenance of all ROW which will include mowing, weed control, tree & brush trimming, and snow removal.
• Assists in maintaining all at-grade crossings.
• Monitors and assists in enforcing FRA compliance along with company policies, rules and standards.
• Must have knowledge of track structure, its components and how they interrelate.
• Must have knowledge of methods, techniques, and tools in track repair and maintenance.
• Limited authority to oversee a group of non-exempt employees in the Railroad. Assigns tasks, directs activities and monitors performance of all employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, you will need the following:

• 2-4 years railroad experience; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• Class A CDL.

Typical hours during Production are M-F 5am-4pm. Maybe one Saturday per month. Typical hours during Maintenance are M-F 7am-3pm.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements for the position, your application will not be considered valid.

Applicants from foreign residents must demonstrate eligibility for a work visa or current employment authorization documents.

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