Sr. Terminal Manager - Roanoke, VA

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Primary Purpose:

Responsible for safe, efficient, and scheduled train performance of assigned terminal. 

 

Principal Duties:

• Ensures annual rules classes are held for train service employees and verifies compliance with the rules by monitoring performance on a continuing basis.
• Provides support in investigating accidents and injuries to determine cause and minimize future occurrences.
• Plans the operation of local trains to provide required service to customers and fulfill service requirements.
• Requires a good working knowledge of safety and operating rules, train operations, FRA regulations, hazardous materials, labor agreements and corporate policies as well as Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (TYES), crew call, and other applications.
• Requires ability to operate track switches, couple cars, maneuvering onto and off of equipment, and perform work around freight trains.
• Develops, motivates, and trains employees who work in the assigned territory.

 

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 1-3 years Preferred Level: 4-7 years

 

Education:

Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)

Preferred Majors:

• Business
• Business - Transportation Operations / Logistics

 

Technical Skills:

REQUIRED: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

Preferred: 

Brio
Crewcall System
TYES
 

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Developing Employees

Benefits to Working with NS:

• Relocation may very