Trainmaster - Toledo, OH
Watco Companies Llc
Supervises train crews to switch railroad cars safely and efficiently in yards.
3 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toledo, OH
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Rail transport services
Transloading
Terminal & port services
Logistics (3PL)
Industrial development
Real estate
Design and engineering
Construction management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Rail
Transloading
Terminal and Port
Logistics
Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Material Storage
Role
What you would be doing
rmi reporting
train lists
operational reporting
locomotive utilization
crew supervision
incident investigation
- Manage cars online through various RMI reports
- Must ensure daily train lists are accurate as generated by the customer service department, and accurate as completed by the train crews within his/her territory
- Must ensure all reporting is done accurately and timely, including daily crew work sheets and weekly operational reporting
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of train crews
- Approve all man hours under his/her area of responsibility and forward these hours to the necessary personnel or department on a timely basis
- Initiate and provide an accurate, complete, and timely investigation of all accidents and incidents, including causes, remedial action, and recommended solutions
- Receives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched
- Adjust locomotive consist requirements based on HP and trailing tons daily, with a goal to minimize locomotive fuel and maximize locomotive utilization
- Notifies train crew of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, telephone, verbal, or hand signals
What you bring
locomotive cert
driver's license
ged
railroad regulations
emergency response
safety training
- Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
- Understand all outstanding track conditions within his/her territory, including slow orders, and their effect on productivity/efficiency
- Ability to talk to and effectively communicate with co-workers, yard personnel, switching crew, engineers, railroad officials and others in a clear, concise, courteous, efficient, and professional manner
- Must hold, and continue to hold, a current locomotive engineers and conductor’s certification
- Ability to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and/or to apply principles of logic to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and/or to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems
- Ability to make independent judgments using sound reasoning skills and knowledge base
- Knowledge of and skills in applying basic federal railroad regulations, guidelines, and rules
- Ability to effectively communicate instructions, directions, processes, procedures, safety rules and regulations to co-workers, supervisors, and others in written, oral, diagrammatic and schedule form
- Ability to pass training and required testing
- Valid driver's license
- High school education or general education development (GED), and minimum of 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understand the quantitative factors contributing to the major costs on the railroad and understand the extent of their effect toward financial performances
- PPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed boots
- Ability to train switch crews and other yard personnel to perform job-related duties; and to provide training related to federal and company regulations, rules, safety guidelines and preventive maintenance
- Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
- Ability to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos, and other work-related information
- Career advancement opportunities
- Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
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Company
Overview
- Provide innovative transportation solutions.
- Support industries from agriculture to energy with a vast network of railroads, terminals, and logistics centers.
- Offer tailor-made transportation services for bulk and freight shipments.
- Expanded into diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, and industrial services.
- Strengthened position in both the U.S. and international markets through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
- Provide rail and logistics support for large-scale manufacturing operations and energy production sites.
- Ensure cost-efficient and reliable services with a robust fleet and cutting-edge technology.
- Known for an agile approach to solving complex logistics challenges, making it a preferred partner in multiple industries.
- We care for our customers, employees, and communities.
- We work safely, act with integrity, and drive results.
- We foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- We are committed to continuous improvement.
- We create a culture of ownership and accountability.
2050
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Target
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 to significantly reduce environmental impact.
- Committed to reducing its environmental footprint and promoting sustainability across operations.
- Investing significantly in energy efficiency and sustainability projects, including electric vehicles and alternative fuels.
- Actively monitoring and reporting on emissions, waste management, and other environmental impacts.
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where every employee feels valued and respected.
- Focuses on providing equal opportunities for career growth, development, and advancement for all employees.
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