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Despachador/a de Trenes / Train Dispatcher

Kansas City Southern Railway

Despachador/a de Trenes / Train Dispatcher

Allendale, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY

    This position controls the traffic of trains and track teams through the existing systems according to the guidelines established in the Rules of Procedure for Transport trains so the trains arrive to their destination safely and without delay. This role uses computers and radio communications to control the safe movement of trains throughout the Company’s network. Not unlike an air traffic controller, train dispatchers constantly monitor train movement and conditions affecting their movement, taking immediate action when necessary. A computer aided dispatching system assists dispatchers in safely and efficiently routing trains.

    Uses highly developed specialized skills to complete a wide range of tasks and procedures. Generates innovative solutions to complex processes or problems. Proposes improvements to processes. Delivers work, which directly impacts quality of team output to agreed timescales, service levels or similar metric.

    JOB DUTIES

    • Directs and coordinates railroad traffic, issues permits and authorities, monitors all rail movements and maintains computerized records of all activities.
    • Knows assigned territory and keeps informed of changes in the physical characteristics or changes in train orders and schedules. Maintains familiarity with scheduled runs, destinations, times of arrivals and departures.
    • Communicates with personnel on weather or any environmental conditions affecting train movement, and reroute, stop or change speed of trains.
    • Monitors computerized train control panels that indicate location of trains by lights.
    • Operates controls to activate track switches and traffic signals. Remotely applies and removes blocking devices.
    • Reports alleged violations of operating rules and any irregularity relating to the movement of trains.
    • Plans in advance for smooth and effective movement of priority trains, including trains containing hazardous material or restricted shipments, and meets/passes to avoid unnecessary delays.
    • Coordinates track usage with Engineering Department personnel.
    • Delivers information to Terminal Supervisors and sub terminals about the arrival of trains.
    • Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

     

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Minimum five (5) years of relevant operations experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Specialist knowledge of one or more disciplines of railroad operations

     

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Prior supervisory experience, transportation industry (especially railroad), military or air traffic controller experience.
    • MCS (Management Control System) and TMDS (Train Management Dispatch System) experience.

     

    CERTIFICATIONS

    • GCOR Qualified.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Superior interpersonal and analytical skills.
    • Ability to speak clearly read and understand operating and safety rules, exercise superior judgment, analyze problems and develop action plans containing corrective action.
    • Demonstrate a strong aptitude for utilizing information systems and thrive in a fast-paced, pressure-filled work environment with changing priorities.
    • Multi-tasking is a must.

    Must be able to identify and distinguish colors displayed on a video monitor and video display in order to read track labels, switch indicator lights and other safety sensitive indications

     

    Required Skills Required Experience