Job Description

Railroad Track Foreman – Ste. Genevieve, MO
Road & Rail Services
Pay: $30 per hour

Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Railroad Track Foreman to lead railroad track maintenance and construction crews in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. This is a working foreman position that combines hands-on railroad track repair with crew leadership, safety oversight, and daily reporting.

As a Railroad Track Foreman, you will be responsible for leading and working alongside track crews while ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently under Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading railroad track maintenance and construction crews
• Performing hands-on railroad track repair and maintenance
• Enforcing FRA safety rules and company safety policies
• Training, mentoring, and evaluating crew members
• Operating heavy equipment and specialty railroad equipment
• Using power tools and hand tools safely
• Managing materials, tools, and jobsite inventory
• Completing daily reports, safety documentation, and work logs
• Using a computer for scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks

Minimum qualifications:

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in the railroad industry
• Proven experience with railroad track construction and repair
• Heavy equipment experience related to railroad track work preferred
• Strong understanding of railroad safety and risk management
• Comfortable using a computer for daily job duties
• Microsoft Office experience required, with emphasis on Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Work environment and schedule
This position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other environmental factors common to railroad operations. The schedule is flexible and may include weekends, overtime, and occasional on-call responsibilities based on operational needs. The role requires frequent walking, bending, lifting, and working on uneven surfaces such as ballast and track structure. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment at all times and maintain a strong safety-focused mindset while working in an active railroad environment.

Road & Rail Services has been supporting rail and logistics operations since 1987. We provide steady work, competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a strong safety-first culture. The work performed in this role directly supports critical transportation and supply chain operations across the country.