Chief Train Dispatcher- Atlanta, GA Job Listing at Norfolk Southern in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 1181212100)

Description

Requisition 37602: B4 Chief Dispatcher- Atlanta, GA 

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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Plans and coordinates train operations with yards and terminals on the division, adjoining divisions and foreign lines.

Principal Duties:

• Supervises train dispatchers and oversees the safety of the dispatching function and assures compliance with operating rules and procedures.
• Manages the supply of train and engine crews and arranging for deadheads to or from away-from-home terminals to balance crews.
• Manages local locomotive pools, plans for power requirements, and coordinates with the locomotive center regarding locomotive utilization.
• Requires good working knowledge of safety and operating rules, train operations, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, Hazardous Materials, Corporate policies, labor agreements as well as Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (TYES), crew call, and other applications.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 1-2 years Preferred Level: 3-5 years

Education:

Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)

Preferred Majors:

• Business
• Business - Transportation Operations / Logistics

Licenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:

• Brio
• Crewcall System
• TYES
• MS Excel/Spreadsheets
• MS Outlook

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Carefulness with Details

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

• Trainee
• Dispatcher

Future Jobs:

• Assistant Superintendent
• Superintendent Transportation

Work Conditions

Environment: Office

Shift Work: Yes

On-Call: No

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: 0 - 2 Days per Month,

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

 

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

 

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

 

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