Job Description
Company Overview
Norfolk Southern is one of the nation's premier transportation companies specializing in freight railroading. We operate approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serve every major container port in the eastern United States, and provide efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern has the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal and industrial products.
We are a team of more than 28,000 employees working together to maintain our reputation as "The Thoroughbred of Transportation". As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Requisition ID : 19725
Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Oversees the safe, efficient, on-time, and economical operation of the terminal while ensuring that all employees, equipment and freight are protected from injury or damage.
Principal Duties:
Establishes good relationships with customers and foreign line railroads, providing timely switching service and interchange, and proactively monitoring operations.
Requires familiarity with labor agreements and is responsible for managing effective working relationships with subordinates and employees from all operating departments.
Ensures effective cost control by planning and assigning work to achieve optimum productivity.
Requires extensive knowledge of safety and operating rules, train operations, terminal operations, FRA regulations, HazMat, and corporate policies, as well as Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (TYES), crew call, and other computer applications.
Ensures compliance with safety and operating rules and implements operating practices that protect safety of operations.
Job Related Experience:
Minimum Level: 3-5 years Preferred Level: 7-10 years
Education:
Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)
Preferred Majors:
None listedLicenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed
Technical Skills:
Brio
Crewcall System
TYES
Skills and Abilities:
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Accountability
Customer Service
Leadership
Career Path:
Predecessor Jobs:
Trainmaster
Terminal Superintendent
Future Jobs:
Director Transportation Services
Division Superintendent
Work Conditions
Environment: Outdoor/Field
Shift Work: No
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 2 Days per Month,
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Mansfield
Norfolk Southern is an equal opportunity employer including veterans and disabled.
