Spvr Road & Train Operations (La Junta, CO)

About the role

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads responsible for transporting essential products and materials across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating and overseeing the complex logistics of rail transportation.

Responsibilities

• Aid in implementing policy and executing the operating plan.
• Supervise TY&E employees and plan daily train and switching operations consistent with safety and efficiency.
• Conduct operations tests and safety meetings.
• Maintain and monitor costs to meet goals.
• Investigate accidents and injuries.
• Supervise, train, and develop trainmasters within the territory.
• Supervise train, engine, and yard crews for safe and efficient operation.
• Ensure compliance with BNSF's equal employment policies, safety and operating rules, schedule agreements, and government regulations.

Requirements

• Must possess a working knowledge of operating rules and schedule agreements applicable to the TY&E crafts.
• Must be BNSF Front Line Supervisor Certified.
• Must be a certified locomotive engineer.
• Must possess leadership and organizational skills as well as excellent working knowledge of day-to-day railroad operations and practices.
• Must possess strong TSS Xpress system knowledge.
• Requires a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with and supervise people.
• Must have ability to communicate well, one-on-one and in groups.
• Must be safety conscious and able to support and contribute to a strong safety process.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a working knowledge of operating rules and schedule agreements applicable to the TY&E crafts, must be BNSF Front Line Supervisor Certified, must be a certified locomotive engineer, must possess leadership and organizational skills as well as excellent working knowledge of day-to-day railroad operations and practices, must possess strong TSS Xpress system knowledge, Requires a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic, Must have Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise people, Must have ability to communicate well, one-on-one and in groups, Must be safety conscious and able to support and contribute to a strong safety process.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior terminal and/or road operations experience is preferred, DSLE certification preferred, Supervisory experience is preferred, Knowledge of federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, FRA, and EEO) is preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, leadership, problem-solving skills, and a dedication to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our transportation services.

Benefits

At BNSF Railway, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options).
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• An annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave / time off policies.

Pay

$123,600

Schedule

Shift, holiday, and weekend work required.