Assistant chief train dispatcher job description
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Assistant chief train dispatcher requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assistant chief train dispatcher job postings.
Sample assistant chief train dispatcher requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management or related field
- Minimum 5 years of train dispatching experience
- Proficient in train scheduling and operations
- Working knowledge of railroad rules, regulations, and safety standards
- Ability to interpret and analyze data
Sample required assistant chief train dispatcher soft skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Assistant chief train dispatcher job description example 1
Canadian Pacific Railway assistant chief train dispatcher job description
* Department: Operations Southern Division
* Job Type: Full-Time
* Position Type: Non-Union
* Location: Bensenville, Illinois
* Country: United States
* % of Travel: 40-50%
* # of Positions: 2
* Job Available to: Internal & External
* Deadline to apply: 10/31/2022
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Ensures the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, Yardmasters, support staff, and Assistant Trainmasters. Accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics and adherence to corporate values, which includes compliance with regulatory environment. Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Accountable for the safe, on time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the Operating Plan;
* Conduct efficiency and proficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation;
* Accountable to investigate safety rules and policy failures, respond and act on safety, health and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans;
* Participate and assist with safety and business plan roll-outs across the region;
* Identify and act on opportunities to increase yard/road fluidity and productivity;
* Create and manage a strong team of employees including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment and development;
* Ensure compliance to CP's policies and collective agreements and recommend changes;
* Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and financial metrics through maximum asset utilization;
* Accountable for holding investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc;
* Accountable for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility;
* Accountable for rail cars idle 24 hours or longer for any reason;
* Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have high school diploma or GED;
* Must have previous railway experience;
* Qualified Locomotive Engineer is preferred;
* Effective/working knowledge of railway operations, terminal/road operations;
* Knowledge of systems (Nexus, TYES, CMA, CAM's, AIR, ERRAP, Quads, FTO, CP Station reports);
* Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations;
* Analyze, understand and resolve local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols;
* Rules qualified - GCOR, familiarity with ABTH;
* Must maintain current certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Cert.);
* Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis;
* Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations;
* Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues;
* Must have a valid driver's license.
WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
* Flexible and competitive benefits package
* Completive company pension plan
* Employee Share Purchase Plan
* Performance Incentive Program
* Annual Fitness Subsidy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
* Job Type: Full-Time
* Position Type: Non-Union
* Location: Bensenville, Illinois
* Country: United States
* % of Travel: 40-50%
* # of Positions: 2
* Job Available to: Internal & External
* Deadline to apply: 10/31/2022
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Ensures the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, Yardmasters, support staff, and Assistant Trainmasters. Accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics and adherence to corporate values, which includes compliance with regulatory environment. Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Accountable for the safe, on time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the Operating Plan;
* Conduct efficiency and proficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation;
* Accountable to investigate safety rules and policy failures, respond and act on safety, health and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans;
* Participate and assist with safety and business plan roll-outs across the region;
* Identify and act on opportunities to increase yard/road fluidity and productivity;
* Create and manage a strong team of employees including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment and development;
* Ensure compliance to CP's policies and collective agreements and recommend changes;
* Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and financial metrics through maximum asset utilization;
* Accountable for holding investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc;
* Accountable for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility;
* Accountable for rail cars idle 24 hours or longer for any reason;
* Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have high school diploma or GED;
* Must have previous railway experience;
* Qualified Locomotive Engineer is preferred;
* Effective/working knowledge of railway operations, terminal/road operations;
* Knowledge of systems (Nexus, TYES, CMA, CAM's, AIR, ERRAP, Quads, FTO, CP Station reports);
* Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations;
* Analyze, understand and resolve local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols;
* Rules qualified - GCOR, familiarity with ABTH;
* Must maintain current certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Cert.);
* Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis;
* Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations;
* Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues;
* Must have a valid driver's license.
WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
* Flexible and competitive benefits package
* Completive company pension plan
* Employee Share Purchase Plan
* Performance Incentive Program
* Annual Fitness Subsidy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024