Rail Traffic Controller Trainee

NYC, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $30.64

Benefits

competitive hourly wage

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and development opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a leading railroad company committed to providing safe, efficient, and reliable train operations across a specified territory. This company operates in an industry where safety protocols and operational precision are paramount. It employs highly trained professionals dedicated to controlling and managing train movements and equipment to ensure seamless transportation services. The company fosters a work environment that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to rigorous industry standards.

This position is a Train Dispatcher role, a critical function within railroad operations responsible for the safe and efficient direction of train and equipment movement within a designated a... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or test assessing secondary completion (TASC)
External applicants must meet one of the following: minimum of one year of experience as a qualified air traffic controller
minimum of one year experience as a railroad employee in a position requiring comparable book of rules qualification
minimum of five years of experience as a logistics manager or another position with directly related transferable skills working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
related education resulting in a transportation degree (associate degree or higher in air traffic control, train dispatch, or related field)
Active Metro-North employees must meet one of the following: minimum of one year of work experience in an operating division craft requiring qualifying on the "Rules of the Operating Department (Book of Rules Qualification)"
minimum of three years of railroad experience not requiring book of rules qualification
minimum of one year of experience in current position/craft (and has satisfied all formal training/lock-in requirements) combined with meeting any one of the external applicant requirements
Skilled in exercising independent judgment
ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions
must be able to maintain attentiveness and evaluate a situation to make quick decisions under pressure
written and verbal communication skills
ability to multi-task
must be able to function effectively under changing priorities
reading comprehension ability
knowledge of operating and safety rules
knowledge of physical characteristics
must be safety conscious
regulated by hours-of-service rules
must become qualified in rules of Operating Department

Job Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
Skilled in exercising independent judgment
Ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions
Must be able to maintain attentiveness and evaluate a situation to make quick decisions under pressure
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Must be able to function effectively under changing priorities
Reading comprehension ability
Knowledge of operating and safety rules
Knowledge of physical characteristics
Must be safety conscious
Active Metro-North employees may qualify based on specific railroad experience and training

Job Duties

Safely and efficiently direct all train and equipment movement within a specified territory by remote activation of switches, signals, clearance forms and blocking devices
Provide protection to employees working on the right of way by removing and restoring tracks to and from service
Prepare and maintain accurate records related to train movements, track assignments and other events
Monitor radio, telephone, computer screens and other equipment for train movements, track movement and other relevant information and issues in territories controlled
Communicate relevant information to others clearly, effectively and according to protocol regarding train routing, track conditions and any other special circumstances
Maintain familiarity with train schedules, destinations and departure and arrival times
Coordinate track usage with the Maintenance of Way department
Prepare information reporting on time performance and delays of areas controlled
Manage unexpected and emergency events

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