Assistant Trainmaster

Evansville Western Railway, Inc. (part of P&L Transportation, Inc.) is currently hiring for an Assistant Trainmaster for the Mount Vernon, IN location. This position is responsible for direct supervision of train and engine personnel in terminal and line of road in accordance with FRA, AAR, and Company rules, policies and regulations. All necessary safety procedures, guidelines and policies must be adhered to in the performance of the tasks assigned to this position as set forth below. This position is responsible to maintain all employee privacy and confidentiality provisions as required by local, state and federal laws and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for controlling costs and maintaining efficiency
• Responsible for the direct supervision of train and engine personnel in terminal and line of road
• Responsible for monitoring employee’s performance and conducting operational efficiency tests and safety performance observations.
• Responsible for assuring customers receive prompt service.
• Works with customers and representatives of all railroad departments.
• Responsible for training and examining employees on operating and safety rules.
• Responsible for accident and derailment investigation.
• Responsible for conducting or assisting with formal disciplinary investigations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.
• Thorough knowledge of railroad operating rules and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of dispatching systems and methods.
• Through knowledge of federal regulations and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of the railroad layout and planning process.
• Working knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Able to work in a self supervised environment.
• Attends work on a regular basis.
• Works well with superiors and subordinates in a team environment.
• Adheres to deadlines and schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five to ten years of railroad related experience preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, E-mail and Accounting software.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit up to 8 hours; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Requirements:

Travel - minimal required.

Work hours may vary in length and schedule. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek.

On-call availability required; May include nights and weekends.

Will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date and new position.

Environmental Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to work indoors and outdoors. They are exposed to heat and cold, both natural and man-made. They are required to work in a variety of weather conditions at all times of the day or night.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Will be required to wear steel toed boots and hard hat to work sites when applicable.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• railroad: 2 years (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Salary : $75,000