Training Manager - Track, Structures, and ROW

About the Role

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking a Training Manager specializing in Track, Structures, and Right-of-Way (ROW) to join our team in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. This role focuses on promoting compliance with safety regulations and company safety programs through training, inspections, and field engagement.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and communicate current OSHA, FRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations; advise management and supervisors of regulatory revisions and requirements.
• Promote compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety programs through ongoing training, education, communication, and field engagement.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, refresher training, specialized safety courses, daily safety meetings, and job hazard analysis activities, including training in hazard recognition, emergency response, fall protection, confined-space entry, and other critical safety topics.
• Lead and administer the area’s on-the-job training program; monitor, document, and track employee training and required records.
• Conduct routine and unannounced safety inspections and audits of jobsites, public areas, and adjacent areas; identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure timely corrective action.
• Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses; investigate incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Complete, review, and submit incident, injury, accident, and other required reports in a timely manner; ensure injured employees receive appropriate medical attention.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with jobsite safety rules, company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations; conduct random and post-incident drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Engage regularly in Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in occupational safety, railroad safety, construction safety, industrial safety, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, FRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Experience conducting safety training, inspections, audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and track training records and required safety documentation.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with employees, supervisors, management, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions, recommend corrective actions, and work independently in a field-based environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of a computer keyboard and office-related equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety

Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record. All employees must adhere to established safety policies and procedures, reporting any violations to their immediate supervisor. Safety diligence by all ensures a safe work environment.

Benefits

Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Pay

$140,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.

About Herzog

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas. With over 50 years of experience, Herzog is a national leader in the construction, operations, and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects. The company emphasizes a culture of purpose, passion, and excellence, delivering exceptional customer service and elite results through a relentless pursuit of safety and teamwork.