JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of locomotives and/or rail cars to assure they are safely maintained in a quality, cost effective manner. Other responsibilities include the managing of locomotive, service track and/or car shop operations. Responsible for responding and managing service interruptions within the terminal and on mainline. Managing special projects in support of mechanical operations; personnel management; meeting objectives to support shop and terminal production plans; and ensuring all work is being performed within company guidelines, safety rules, and practices not to mention regulations FRA and AAR standards.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage locomotive and/or rail car operations including; shop, terminal and service track. - Monitor safety, quality and production performance in shop, terminal and service track. - Communication with appropriate parties of all aspects of shop, terminal and service track capacity, daily plan & shift turnover documentation to ensure plan execution (conference calls, schedule adjustments, staging plans, terminal interaction, inspection and other duties as assigned. - Monitor and maintain locomotive and/or rail car dwell. - Work with transportation team to develop operation plan and ensure all SLA are met. - Audit equipment reports daily, and inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure compliance. - Ensure compliance with KCS RR and equal employment policies, safety and operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and Government regulations.
• Exemplify KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma - General Studies;
• 3year(s) - Rail Car and/or Locomotive experience shop, service track, service interruptions, rerailing and analysis experience;
• 3year(s) - Rail car and/or Locomotive troubleshooting experience;
• or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years mechanical expertise specific to {type of shop – Railcar or Locomotive}
• 3years proven managerial experience in managing/leading union and management employees preferred We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Required Skills Required Experience

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of financial industry policies, practices, regulations and processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Member Service Center and Operational activities and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of basic statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, evaluate and personally participate in operations and member service activities.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Ability to work under intensive and competing deadlines.
• Ability to perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.