What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Dispatcher - 90020683 - Wilmington position at Amtrak?
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Train Dispatcher is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains and on-track vehicles within the dispatching district. All candidates must be available for a 12 week training program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must coordinate and prioritize maintenance of track and signal work, together with the efficient movement of trains
- Must be conversant about Amtrak’s obligations to other railroads and contract, such as the MBTA
- Must keep supervisors informed of all situations which may affect the safe and efficient/on-time operation of all trains
- Must be available for various shifts and schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified on the NORAC operating rules and Amtrak timetable Special instructions, Instructions contain in the Train Dispatcher’s Manual, as well as other instructions of Federal Regulations, which relate to their duties and Physical Characteristics of the different districts within the Dispatcher’s office.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requisition ID:75763
Posting Location(s):Delaware
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:None
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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.
All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
POSTING NOTES: Transportation || Railroad Operations