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Senior Trainmaster
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What they do
A Transportation Supervisor managers internal distribution for a company, or transportation for a company that ships packages to customers. Assigns and directs drivers, coordinates transportation schedules, and monitors trucks or delivery vehicles. May supervise transportation services for a school district, higher education institution, or a recreational or corporate campus. Coordinates routes, assigns drivers, and monitors vehicle operations.
$59,501 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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Location:
Hoboken Division Summary:
The Senior Trainmaster is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of a railroad terminal or division. They ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, manage train crews, and coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing train schedules, and resolving any operational issues that may arise. The Senior Trainmaster also plays a key role in training and developing train crew members, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.Roles and Responsibilities:
Reviews daily, the on-time performance of scheduled trains, and identifies trends that adversely affect their schedules and the serviceNJ TRANSIT
provides to its customers; makes the necessary decisions to accommodate our customers, ensuring that they are provided the highest level of safety, efficiency, and comfort. Monitors crew schedules and equipment cycles and ensures their efficient and timely implementation. Reacts and responds to any disruptions of service by modifying and rearranging crew and equipment cycles as they affect posted schedules. Supervise transportation crews in the performance of their duties, ensuring that they are knowledgeable of and comply with all NORAC operating rules, NJ TRANSIT Special Instructions, FRA Codes of Regulations, and applicable corporate policies, thereby ensuring a safe and productive environment for all employees and for NJ TRANSIT's customers. Responds to and investigates accidents, injuries, and unusual occurrences to determine causes; provides documentation by completing forms and by other formats as required. Takes corrective action to prevent reoccurrences by issuing various forms of instruction, reprimand and other progressive discipline to employees involved, as warranted. Rides a sufficient and varied number of trains weekly, observing- with a customer focus
- the service provided by on-board personnel.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, plus seven (7) years of railroad operation experience required, must include 4 years of supervisory/lead role experience. (i.e., assigning work to others, inspecting the work of others in assigned unit; responsible for oversight that safety rules and policies are followed, counseling and disciplining employees, handling problematic customers) An associate degree in Transportation, Business Administration, or Public Administration from a US Department of Education accredited college or university can be substituted for two (2) years of required experience. In-depth knowledge of railroad operations, including, but not limited to, FRA regulations and requirements for the operation and movement of trains, maintenance of way, transportation and mechanical required. Must be proficient in reading and interpreting regulations, and procedures. Must have good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage emergency situations as well as make independent judgements using sound reasoning and knowledge. Experience working in Conductor title complement supervisory requirementsOther Conditions:
Flexibility to work as needed including nights and weekends. At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package : Comprehensive Family Health Insurance- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Paid Leave Tuition Assistance Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan Retirement Plans 401(a)
- Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution 401(k)
- Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match 457(b)
- Deferred Savings Plan