Railserve, Canada
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I. SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the coordination of daily rail switching and loading operations to ensure all cars reach their destination in a timely manner.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •
- Creating switch lists for daily loading requirements, task inventory for customer priorities, ensure accuracy of inbound and outbound traffic according to switching schedules.
- Compile data, prepare, and send out reports and business correspondence.
- Run estimates for all railcars in the loading bay.
- Record QA data once the railcar is loaded fully.
- Assign and record seals for all loaded railcars.
- Relay information via radio; what/how much to load, railcar movement, etc.
- Maintain train log data.
- Pre-release unit trains to customer.
- Submit paperwork packages to Site Leader; packages include track list, load reports, inspections, bills of lading, etc.
- Track all bad-order railcars.
- Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
- General administrative duties include but are not limited to billing, answering telephones, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
- Occasionally will scan trains/rail cars by walking on the ballast outdoors in the rail yard to perform a visual account of company equipment and its condition. A Marmon|Berkshire Hathaway Company
- Switching railcars when required.
- Operation of the locomotive when required.
- Other duties may be assigned.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. Education and/or Experience
High school diploma (or equivalent) and 1-2 years administrative experience, preferably in an industrial and/or logistics environment. Mainline Class 1 experience an asset for Yardmaster or Train Master
B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
- Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
- Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
- Proficiency with Terminal Boss and/or Yardmaster software a plus.
C. Physical Requirements
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, talk, and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. Occasionally employees will be required to stoop, kneel, bend, stand, and walk; use hands to type and handle files; and reach with hands and arms. The A Marmon|Berkshire Hathaway Company employee must occasionally lift and/or move lightweight materials; walk outdoors on uneven terrain in various weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
D. Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
E. Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
F. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in an industrial office environment (indoor and outdoor). While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, or fumes when in the plant environment. This incumbent frequently works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
