Railroad Yards Manager (2096)

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains operation supervision of crews while in the yard to control the ingress and egress of rail train traffic into and out of the yard limits.
• Directs the movement of equipment and crews to make up and break down trains.
• Ensures revenue trains are properly staffed and correctly reports and records any discrepancies.
• Conducts and records rules compliance tests on train and yard crews; submits reports in a timely manner.
• Supervises Mechanical Department personnel within the yard, when needed.
• Communicates with various external groups such as towers, control centers, and Personnel Assignment Office via telephone, radio, computer, facsimile and other devices.
• Communicates with train and yard crews via radio.
• Works in conjunction with other yards to ensure adequate numbers of cars are properly dispersed per established consist requirements.
• Investigates personal injuries and may investigate customer complaints.
• Conducts periodic yard equipment inspections.
• Records on-time arrival of RRD train crew member personnel and makes reports of late personnel to PAO.
• Analyzes on-time performance of trains entering and departing yard for improvements.
• Analyzes crew staffing and equipment utilization requirements and reports suggestions.
• Utilizes Computerized Train Arriva/Departure software (ATDS) and maintains corresponding qualifications.
• Works in conjunction with other departments such as Electric Traction to ensure safe movements of trains in the yards while under plate orders.
• Records and reports train delays both in and out of yard limits. May re-mediate problems by investigation, discipline and/or other means.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three (3) years’ experience as locomotive engineer, conductor, tower operator, or other related transportation/maintenance experience required.
• Must be qualified on NORAC Book of Rules.
• Must be proficient in basic rules of the railroad as it pertains to yard movements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• A valid current driver’s license required.

Ideal Qualifications And Experience

• Personal Computer skills preferred.
• Preferred experience, skills, knowledge using WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK.