Assistant General Manager Position Available In Etowah, Alabama

Assistant General Manager
Req #591
Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC, Gadsden, Alabama, United States of America Job Description
Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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.
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