Manager Dispatching

Responsibilities

• Fill supervisor vacancies (all shifts required)
• Serve as primary supervisor for multiple workstations 24/7
• Aid in operational testing and documentation
• Prepare and submit reports to the Operations Department and railroad managers
• Support the growth of the American Rail Dispatching Center during acquisitions
• Be available for emergencies and operational needs
• Communicate with railroad management teams
• Aid in managing the computerized dispatching system
• Aid in incident investigations
• Evaluate qualified dispatchers
• Facilitate seven-minute stand-up meetings for dispatching center
• Participate in management training
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Qualified on all railroads dispatched from ARDC
• Qualified on the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Ability to make decisions and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Pass operating rules examinations and tests on GCOR and Train Dispatcher’s Rules and Instruction Manual
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least four years of related experience
• Valid driver’s license