Train Dispatcher - $5,000 Sign On-Bonus

Overview

Supervises safe, efficient train movements and coordinates track operations.

Key Responsibilities

• track maintenance
• signal coordination
• rail movement
• crew oversight
• emergency liaison
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Comply with and ensure staff compliance with all safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required. -Comply with all related safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required. -Attend and participate in all assigned training, especially those pertaining to safety and security. -Duties include overseeing engine crews, flagmen, track an C&S departmental personnel working within railroad boundaries assigned to specified territories. -Assist local fire and police departments in emergency situations within governed railway boundaries. -Must coordinate and prioritize maintenance of track and signal work, together with the efficient movement of scheduled trains. -Directly responsible for all rail movement within an assigned territory

Requirements

• ms office
• dispatching
• high school
• norac
• dispatcher training
• leadership

What You Bring

-Prefer work experience interpreting safety rules. -Must have good working knowledge of MS Office package. -Demonstrated ability to direct employees, engaged in the movement of trains and other on-track equipment, in accordance with the operating rules and procedures. -Requires a minimum of 1-3 years’ of dispatching or emergency response experience. -Must be able to cope with unforeseen events and at times work under stressful conditions. -Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff. -Teamwork. Work as part of the transportation team. Must remain in department for one year before eligible to apply for other jobs within the company. -Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent credential. -Must be qualified on the NORAC operating rules. -Prefer a college degree or relevant post-secondary education and training. -Must successfully complete a Train Dispatcher’s training program which includes examinations on the operating rules, instructions governing operation of signals and interlocking, employee timetables and physical characteristics. -Demonstrated effectiveness in delivering strong leadership and organizational skills. -Must be conversant about Keolis Commuter Services’ obligations to the MBTA contract and other railroads. -Prefer previous experience as a Train Dispatcher or Block Operator. -Successful history of matching strong interpersonal skills to business needs.

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Benefits

-Sedentary office work -Shift Work. Rotating shifts holidays and irregular hours. -Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families. -Dental & Vision Plan -Generous Medical & Rx plan -Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits -Voluntary Benefits Plan options including -Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays -Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits -Fidelity 401K Program -Flexible Spending Accounts -Pet, Home, Auto insurance -Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits -Education Assistance -Employee Assistance Program

About Keolis Commuter Services

-operates as a leading provider of public transportation solutions, focusing on the North American market. -specializes in delivering safe, efficient, and customer-centric rail and bus services. -manages major transit systems, such as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in Boston. -has decades of experience, becoming a trusted partner for municipalities offering urban to regional services. -focuses on innovative technology to ensure services are reliable and future-ready. -has a strong track record of improving operational efficiencies while enhancing the customer experience with smart mobility solutions. -emphasizes collaboration with local authorities to meet the evolving needs of commuters.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required -favorable background check required -physical examination required