Job Description
### **Now Hiring: Regional Foreman**
Company: Northern Plains Service, Inc.
Business Unit: CTW
Department: Maintenance \& Repair
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; additional hours as needed### **Position Summary:**
Northern Plains Railroad is seeking a Regional Foreman to lead track maintenance and rehabilitation crews. This hands\-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining high levels of quality and customer satisfaction.
### **Key Responsibilities:**
* Lead crews in track inspection, restoration, rehabilitation, and daily safety practices
* Coordinate with managers and inspectors to plan, execute, and document work
* Respond to emergency maintenance needs and ensure compliance with track standards
* Communicate with customers and support crews across NPRS territories as needed
### **Required Qualifications:**
* 1\+ year of railroad track maintenance experience with knowledge of GCOR, OTS, and FRA rules
* Proven ability to supervise field teams and ensure safety compliance
* Valid Driver’s License, DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain), and Class A CDL (non‑tractor trailer)
* Ability to travel and work outdoors in physically demanding environments
### **Pre\-Employment Requirements:**
* Pass a drug screening (with participation in ongoing random testing)
* Complete a physical examination
* Provide professional references
* Successfully pass a background check
### **Interested? See full job description below.**
**Company:** Northern Plains Railroad, Inc.
**Business Unit:** CTW
**Department:** Repair \& Maintenance
**Travel:** 25%
**Schedule:** Varies. M\-F, 07:00\-16:00 with additional hours as necessary
**Summary:**
The Regional Foreman reports to the Manager or Track Inspector and is responsible for directing a crew in track rehabilitation, track maintenance, track restoration, and track inspection delivering on schedule and customer satisfaction.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities at NPRS and other affiliated companies are, but are not limited to:**
* Work with Manager and Track Inspectors to plan maintenance and coordinate any immediate maintenance needs as it relates to the customer.
* Receive calls and develop the best means and methods for emergency track repair including safety action plans.
* Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to quality, department goals, work performance audits, and company policies and procedures.
* Conducts daily job briefings with crew to review the production goals, performance feedback as relates to efficiency, identify potential hazards, and welcome feedback from the workers.
* Always maintains a dedication to safety and quality being the example, educating \& training the workers, and enforcing safe work practices designated by company or customers.
* Communicate with customers and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
* Perform an...