Trainmaster
About The Position
The Trainmaster directly supervises Transportation Department employees and performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. The role oversees operational and administrative functions at an individual site or district location. The Trainmaster manages safety performance, operating practices, and financial productivity; interfaces with customers and monitors service quality against applicable contractual arrangements; and supports railcar switching as needed. The position also supervises crews, schedules, and personnel; manages payroll within budget; conducts operating tests and incident investigations; and prepares related reports.
Requirements
- Five years of work experience in the railroad industry, including supervisory duties.
- Knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations.
- Associate’s degree.
Nice To Haves
- Seven years of experience in the railroad industry preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the operation’s safety performance, operating practices, and financial productivity.
- Interface with customers and monitor service quality in accordance with applicable contractual arrangements.
- Assist with railcar switching as required.
- Supervise crews, schedules, and personnel.
- Maintain payroll within the targeted budget.
- Conduct efficiency and operating tests according to company practices.
- Investigate incidents, including derailments and personal injuries, and prepare associated reports.
- Hire employees to fill vacancies, train them in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies, and administer discipline as needed.
- Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Interview, hire, train, plan and assign work, direct employees, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.
- Oversee operations and administrative functions at an individual site or district location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
