CAREERS

Education and Experience for most openings

• College Degree preferred

• Managerial railroad operation experience required

• 5 years of rail operations managment experience prefered

• Experience with Heavy equipment and operations

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license without restrictions

Skills and Attributes

• Strict adherence to TNW Core Values and Strategic Pillars

• 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, and Mechanical

• Basic computer skills in, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, and Outlook

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effectively communicate with all levels 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

• Specific vision abilities including color distinguishing vision, night vision, and close vision

Availability

• Requires commitment to irregular work hours in support of the success of a 24/7 operation

• Occasionally works extended hours and shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• This position has a supervisory responsibility for all employees at the railroad

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and lead with Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Leadership, and Quality

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)

• Accountable for the daily operations of the railroad and must be able to 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 company goals. Conduct incident and accident investigations: identify root causes 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 Director of Operations and other senior leadership

• Execute leadership aligned with the Company’s strategic goals

• 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; and build a leadership pipeline throughout the railroad. Set the example, create, and lead the culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and attention to detail for employees to deliver profitable execution on company goals

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with customers and community development departments

• Visit customers and community leaders on a regular basis to assess areas where the railroad can be of more assistance and more visible

• Hire, train, and retain railroad employees

• Develop train schedules, testing and certifications, performance appraisals, resolving problems, and discipline

• Monitor staffing needs and overtime utilization

• Input and approve payroll timesheets for biweekly payroll

• Communicate with CEO, Director of Operations, Vice President of Marketing, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Safety

• Build a strong culture of employee engagement.

• Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (could be extreme) on even and uneven surfaces and on various heights of equipment

• May be with noise, chemicals, and fumes

• Will be required to stand, sit, walk, squat, climb, and reach with hands and arms

• May occasionally be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds

• Working knowledge of FRA regulations and requirements for the operation and movement of trains.

• Working knowledge of railroad operations, including, but not limited to, maintenance of way, transportation, mechanical and clerical.

• Comply with all company and FRA safety procedures, policies, and rules, including wearing required safety equipment.

• Required to successfully complete a post-offer employment test: medical and physical evaluation related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job, as well as a drug screen and criminal background check.

TNW Corporation and its railroads are Equal Opportunity Employers. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.

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