Assistant General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant General Manager reviews, recommends and implements operations processes in order to maximize efficiency; manages daily operations of the Railroad; and participates in business planning process integral to the railway’s success that meet customer expectations and company’s business objectives.

The Assistant General Manager demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
• Accountable for the daily operations of the railroad, including: train and crew scheduling and assignment of locomotives for train operations and maintenance
• Conduct analysis in areas such as: efficiency, job cost, and work schedule efficiency; identify, propose, and implement continuous process improvements and changes to best meet organization’s goals
• Conduct incident and accident investigations: identify root cause and propose changes to decrease risk of reoccurrence
• Monitor the accuracy of work reports and car movement records
• Assist in the oversight of overall financial performance of the railroad to include: P&L, yearly budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Execute leadership aligned with the Company’s strategic goals

OTHER DUTIES

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exempt and non-exempt employees
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team with execution of projects; set performance goals, and provide on-going coaching of employees to achieve career objectives, cultivate a high performance culture; build a leadership pipeline throughout the organization
• Set the example, create and lead the culture of mutual respect, cooperation and attention to detail for employees to deliver profitable execution on business goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years’ railroad operations experience
• 1-year supervisory experience in railroad operations
• Leadership and mentoring skills to develop a high performance team
• Strong analytical thinking executed in daily operations management
• Self-motivated: meet or exceed company goals
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance to FRA requirements specific to the operation and movement of trains
• Read, comprehend and comply with published rules, procedures and manuals, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memo, and other work-related information
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance to railroad operations, including: Transportation, Maintenance of Way, Mechanical, and clerical activities
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effectively communicate with all level of employees and business associates in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Work in fast-paced collaborative environment

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
• Bachelors’ Degree
• Designated Supervisors of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather: snow, rain, heat, and sub-freezing temps; loud noise, diesel fumes, grease and oil smells

TRAVEL

• Daily travel as business requires during scheduled work hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Strength Occ Freq Cons Side Height From Height To
Lifting - Knuckle X 85 lb Two Hands 0 in 46 in
Height Rotation Grip Pattern
Pushing - Auto Rack Brake X 83 lb Two Hands 67.5 in Neutral Cylinder
Pushing - Ergo Bow Switch X 133.7 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder
Pulling - Pin Lifter X 86 lb Either 25 in Neutral Cylinder
Pulling - Wheel Brake Tank Car X 129.3 lb Right 36 in Neutral Hook
Pulling - Wheel Brake Hopper Car X 136.2 lb Right 36 in Neutral Hook
Pulling - Ground Switch X 46.8 lb Two Hands 5 in Supinated Cylinder
Pulling - Derail X 57.5 lb Two Hands 7 in Pronated Cylinder
Pulling - Ergo Bow Switch X 75.1 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder
Pulling - High Stand Switch X 87 lb Two Hands 36 in Pronated Cylinder
Pulling - Align Knuckle X 160.4 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Hook

Grip & Pinch Occ Freq Cons Weight/ Force Side Rotation Grip Setting/Type
Hand Grip - Hose Coupling Grip X 47 lb Left Neutral 3
Hand Grip - Hose Coupling Grip X 47 lb Right Neutral 3

Upper Body Occ Freq Cons Description
Reaching - Below Knee X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) below the level of the knee.
Reaching - Over Shoulder X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) above shoulder level.
Reaching - Knee to Shoulder X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) between knee and shoulder level.
Handling - Both X Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands.
Fingering - Fine Motor Manipulation X Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Cervical Flexion/Extension X Flexing and/or extending at the cervical spine.
Rotation - Cervical X Rotating at the cervical spine.
Rotation - Thoracic & Lumbar X Rotating at the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Lower Body Occ Freq Cons Description
Sitting X Remaining in a seated position.
Standing X Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about.
Walking X Moving about on foot.
Climbing X Ascending or descending between two points.
Balancing X Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
Stooping X Bending body forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling - Two Knees X Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees.
Crouching/Squatting X Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Other Physical Demands Occ Freq Cons Type/Position/Description
Vision X Per FRA Requirements
Hearing X Per FRA Requirements

• Occ = Occasional; defined as 1-33% of a usual and customary workday.
• Freq = Frequent; defined as 34-66% of a usual and customary workday.
• Cons = Constant; defined as 67-100% of a usual and customary workday.

** Not all tasks required at each location. Position and physical demand is representative, but individualized assessment may be necessary.