Mechanical Foreman I - Chicago Metro Area
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
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Responsible for safe and efficient car inspection and repair at an FMO location.
Responsibilities
Assure the safe performance of duties by their employees in accordance with Safety Policies.Instruct and train employees in the proper inspection and repair of railcars in compliance with current Company and Industry standards.Foster positive employee relations, and ensure conformance to Human Resource Policy and Procedures.Maintain efficient and productive operation in accordance with Company goals.Control expenses related to the location's operations and distribution of labor.Serve as local liaison to host railroad, AAR and FRA.
Supervision responsibilities for employees represented by labor organization.
Qualifications
Associate's degree (AA) desirable and one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Job Requirements
(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Both general office environment with moderate noise level, and occasional outdoor environment with infrequent high noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (remain stationary within work area) and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift/transport over 25 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception vision capabilities, and ability to adjust focus.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
About Us
TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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