Trainmaster - Rusk, United States - Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC

Description

Position Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of train crew engaged in switching railroad cars to facilitate loading/unloading or making up/breaking up of trains; also supervises activities of passenger related train crews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates train crews, including passenger service crews.
• Receives instructions from Manager or Customer on cars to be switched.
• Notifies train crew of switching orders and car movements using radio, telephone, or hand signals.
• Manages cars online through various RMI reports.
• Ensures accuracy of daily train lists and reporting, including crew work sheets and operational reporting.
• Approves man hours and conducts timely accident/incident investigations.
• Adjusts locomotive consist based on HP and trailing tons to optimize fuel and utilization.
• Understands track conditions, slow orders, and their impacts on productivity.
• Demonstrates predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Knowledgeable of federal railroad regulations and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read and apply safety rules, government regulations, and maintenance instructions.
• Effectively communicates instructions and safety rules to co-workers.
• Trains switch crews and yard personnel on job duties and regulations.
• Makes independent judgments using sound reasoning skills.
• Responds quickly to emergency/non-emergency situations.
• Communicates effectively in a professional manner with colleagues, supervisors, and officials.
• Promotes company safety initiatives and safety culture.
• Manages operational testing program and rules compliance.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• PPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed boots.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED, and 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess current locomotive engineers and conductor's certification or ability to obtain.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves outside weather conditions, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Note: Describes the general nature and level of work performed, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties.