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About the Role

Supervise and authorize the safe, efficient movement of all trains within the assigned territory, adhering to operating rules, policies, and procedures of Herzog Transit Services, Inc. and Capital Metro Transit Authority.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and company safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to safety concerns and take appropriate action.
• Maintain knowledge of territory, physical characteristics, train schedules, and destinations.
• Ensure proper track bulletins, track warrants, and communications to all employees are accurate and timely.
• Monitor train movement and conditions affecting movements, such as weather, train crew availability, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate responses to unplanned events and emergency situations to minimize passenger inconvenience and limit delays.
• Perform administrative duties related to hours-of-service, hazardous materials, train movement documentation, delay reporting, updating Digital Message Signs, and reporting rule violations.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all train crews, Maintenance of Way, and signal employees working on or near railroad tracks.
• Engage, participate, and promote Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to issue oral instructions clearly and accurately utilizing a variety of communication devices.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute.
• Ability to accurately input data into computer systems.
• Available to work a 40-hour work week.
• Subject to overtime, on-call, and alternate shifts including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Must be able to pass required tests prior to completing training period.
• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Skills

• Communication
• Typing
• Data entry
• Decision-making

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-time
• On-call
• Overtime
• Alternate shifts

Experience Level

• Previous train dispatching experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a railroad engineer

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage

About the Company

• Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.
• Founded in 1969, Herzog has over 50 years of experience.
• National leader in construction, operations, and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.
• Culture empowers employees to act with purpose and passion.
• Delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.
• Success driven by relentless pursuit of excellence, passion for customers, safety without compromise, and belief in teamwork.

Equal Opportunity

• It is the policy of Herzog Transit Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.