Experienced Freight Railroad Train Crew Supervisor [Trainmaster/Assistant Trainmaster] at Spring Recruits – Glendale, New York

• A 4-year degree in business or related field is preferred; a High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Thorough understanding of operating and safety rules.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining contracts.
• Familiarity with effective utilization of crew and equipment.
• Prior railroad and management experience, including operating and safety rules is preferred.
• Prior certification as railroad conductor and/or engineer with 4+ years of craft experience.

Responsible for the development and implementation of effective transportation department planning, policies, and procedures.

• Assists Senior Management in developing short and long term goals and objectives.
• Participates in developing department policies and procedures that support Company-wide strategic objectives.
• Supports the development and implementation of effective safety processes that achieve consistent rules compliance and facilitate employees to work in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsible for the efficient, safe, timely, and accurate completion of transportation functions.

• Manages rail service to all customers consistent with their needs by developing crew and train schedules that provide accurate and timely delivery/pickup of railcars and efficient use of equipment and crews.
• Ensures daily train lists are accurate and that train crews efficiently perform work within their territory.
• Ensures all reporting is performed in an accurate and timely manner, including digital entry of car movements, daily crew work sheets, and weekly operational reporting.
• Manages cars online. Understands and effectively manages car hire and demurrage.
• Communicates switch orders to conductors via verbal, written, and/or electronic means.
• Ensures that transportation functions are completed per established safety and quality standards.

Supervises assigned personnel to ensure optimal performance.

• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• Performs assessments, operational testing, job safety briefings, and safety meetings to support a strong safety culture that consistently reduces hazard exposure and safety incidents.
• Monitors, trains, advises, and coaches employees on the safe and efficient performance of their duties. Guides employees on techniques, habits and behavior to enhanced safety, performance and productivity.
• Directs and assigns personnel. Provides assistance and support as needed.
• Assists with personnel decisions that may include hiring, terminations, wages, and promotions.
• Evaluates and provides disposition on all man-hours under his/her area of responsibility. Forwards man-hours to the payroll department in a timely basis. Assigns bids and awards vacancies. Schedules vacations or other compensatory time for employees.

• Freight Railroad Supervisor/Manager: 5 years (Required)
• Freight RR Engineer/Conductor and/or Locomotive Engineer: 3 years (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Railroad Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Salary: Prior freight railroad management experience determines which level an applicant will be considered for and its associated salary [Assistant Trainmaster: $90,000-$100,000. Trainmaster: $100,000-$110,000. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 25% of the annual salary.

Benefits: This railroad provides a benefits package that includes:

• Aetna PPO Medical, Dental and prescription coverage [employee pays less than 15% of total premium cost]
• 401k [immediate eligibility and company match]
• Federal Railroad Retirement benefits,
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance
• Voluntary long term disability, vision, and supplemental life insurance.