Location
Spring, Montgomery County, TX | United States
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
This position supervises Train Dispatchers and resources to ensure safe and expeditious movement of trains and other on-track equipment for an assigned territory. Coordinates Maintenance of Way curfews and Work Windows for minimal disruption of train movement.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Conducts operational testing of staff and coaches for improvement
- Manages scheduling of the Dispatch staff so that NOC (Network Operating Center) overtime is managed in a cost effective manner
- Coordinates movement with connecting carriers so that resources can be managed or shared
- Ensures the company velocity goals are achieved
- Measures hours-of-service requirements and secures delays when necessary
- Ensures MCS (Management Control System) is updated with any exception data for train make-up or car scheduling
- Manages UP (Union Pacific) and BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) transit time on joint tracks to ensure benchmarks are achieved
- Manages and distributes locomotives when needed
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job-related major field of study
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to accommodate shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
- 2 years dispatch/ operations center experience preferred
- Previous experience working for a railroad preferred
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employer Funded Retirement Plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Medical Requirements:
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety critical position all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Last 3 years of driving history
- Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
- Social Security number verification
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Req ID: 102369
- Department: Operations Southern Division
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Spring, Texas
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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