Transportation Supervisor

Herzog•Miami, FL

13h

About The Position

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Miami, FL to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for safely directing and controlling, Herzog Transit Services (HTSI) train operations employees, in the day-to-day activities of train operations in railroad, train yard, and train station environments. Plan and direct the resources required to provide the service to meet established schedule requirements. Implement contingency plans and makes changes to scheduled service to minimize service disruptions. Under the guidance of the Transportation Manager the Transportation Supervisor implements and modifies operating plans and procedures to ensure that activities are conducted safely and in conformance with accepted practices and guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Certified Locomotive Engineer with a minimum 5 years’ experience. DSLE preferred but not necessary.
Must become qualified on the territory within 3 months of hiring.
Railroad industry knowledge, referred commuter/passenger rail experience.
Regulatory and railroad operating rules proficiency.
Experience in training and qualifying new hire engineers and conductors.
Transportation Supervisor experience. (RFE etc.)
Microsoft Office skills.
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.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to one-half mile.
Maintain balance for an extended period of time while train is in motion.
Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises on a daily basis.
Work in a confined access/space environment with a width of 16 inches.
Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
Able to tolerate repetitive movements, squatting/bending, and overhead reaching.
Able to lift up to shoulder height and horizontally transfer up to 35 pounds for a distance up to 10 feet.
Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time.
Regularly reach overhead.
Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment with a force up to 20 pounds.
Regularly ascend/descend a platform with a height of up to 36 inches from the floor.
Regularly ascend and descend an 8 step ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds.
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.
Able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.

Responsibilities

Operational testing by observing, documenting, and evaluating safe work practices per GCOR, ABHT, and Safety Rules, Agency and Company polices, communicating results.
Conduct accident/incident investigations; prepare associated reports for derailments, personal injuries, etc.
Assume a leadership role during service disruptions and subsequent recovery in the supervision of crew, and equipment utilization.
May serve as a first responder to critical incidents.
Work hours may vary in length and schedule. Work hours may include a nonstandard work week, various shift work, including weekends, and holidays.
Work hours may include on call seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.