What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Asarco LLC?
Job Summary
Direct and coordinate the safe movement of railroad traffic on all CBRY territory.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Direct and coordinate railroad traffic, issue permits and authorities, monitor all rail movements and maintain computerized records of all activities
- Know assigned territory and keep informed of changes in the physical characteristics
- Maintain familiarity with scheduled trains, destinations, times of arrivals and departures
- Communicate with personnel on weather or any environmental conditions affecting train movement
- Coordinate movement of trains according to operating plan and customer needs
- Monitor train and track movements
- Report alleged violations of operating rules and any irregularity relating to the movement of trains.
- Plan in advance for smooth and effective movement of priority trains, trains containing hazardous material or restricted shipments, and meets/passes to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Hazardous Transportation Trained.
Basic Competencies
- Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical)
- Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
- Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
- Ability to communicate clearly by radio, intercom and telephone
- Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple tasks
- Basic math
- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
- Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
- Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examinations
- Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
- Must pass all required assessments
- Work sitting for long periods of time
- Meals eaten while working; infrequent breaks
- Work tracking train and track movement on multiple mediums in fast-paced environment
- Work indoors in an office environment.
CBRY is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson.
A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).
ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.
