by MaineCoonCat
North Billerica, MA
$23.50 an hour
Job Description
Pan Am Railways is seeking Train Dispatcher candidates to fill openings in the North Billerica, MA Operations Control Center. Train Dispatchers are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains and the protection of on-track maintenance activities. This is a shift work position and you must be available to work at any time in a 24 hour/365 day environment. Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
Duties include:
Direct railroad operations in compliance with all operating rules, procedures, and Federal Railroad Administration Safety Regulations.
Safely coordinate train movements by issuing authorities, operating remote control switches and signals, and maintaining accurate records.
Communicate with train crews, managers and other operating personnel.
Plan railroad operations and coordinate Engineering Department maintenance activities.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be highly motivated with strong critical thinking capabilities. Attention to detail and excellent verbal comprehension and communication skills are required. In addition, ideal candidates will have the following attributes:
Follow procedures and protocols to support a safety oriented work environment.
Communicate clearly by radio, telephone and in person.
Must be able to prioritize and make clear decisions in a fast paced environment.
Strong computer skills.
Previous railroad experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,990 /year
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $23.50 /hour
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=PAN- ... WAYS&vjs=3
$23.50 an hour
Job Description
Pan Am Railways is seeking Train Dispatcher candidates to fill openings in the North Billerica, MA Operations Control Center. Train Dispatchers are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains and the protection of on-track maintenance activities. This is a shift work position and you must be available to work at any time in a 24 hour/365 day environment. Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
Duties include:
Direct railroad operations in compliance with all operating rules, procedures, and Federal Railroad Administration Safety Regulations.
Safely coordinate train movements by issuing authorities, operating remote control switches and signals, and maintaining accurate records.
Communicate with train crews, managers and other operating personnel.
Plan railroad operations and coordinate Engineering Department maintenance activities.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be highly motivated with strong critical thinking capabilities. Attention to detail and excellent verbal comprehension and communication skills are required. In addition, ideal candidates will have the following attributes:
Follow procedures and protocols to support a safety oriented work environment.
Communicate clearly by radio, telephone and in person.
Must be able to prioritize and make clear decisions in a fast paced environment.
Strong computer skills.
Previous railroad experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,990 /year
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $23.50 /hour
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=PAN- ... WAYS&vjs=3
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