Rail Crew Dispatcher — 24/7 Scheduling

Genesee-; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) in St Albans, VT is seeking a role responsible for maintaining electronic records for railroad field personnel and acting as a service agent between management teams and train and engine service personnel.

The position emphasizes accurate data handling, effective communication, and coordination of crew lodging, transportation and assignments, with a requirement to work shifts including weekends and holidays in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) required.
• Must be able to communicate, and listen via telephone, while actively working between multiple programs or data sources.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor train and engine service inactivity and adjust the workforce levels as required to meet service demands.
• Ensure that T&E positions are filled so that G&W North American railroads can operate in a safe and efficient manner.
• Respond to directives from field managers.
• Assist in activities that support the operation of the train and engine crew, including but not limited to arranging crew lodging, transportation and job assignments.
• Perform various administrative duties relative to federal hours-of-service requirements.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Sound judgment and decision making

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) in St Albans, VT is seeking a role responsible for maintaining electronic records for railroad field personnel and acting as a service agent between management teams and train and engine service personnel.

The position emphasizes accurate data handling, effective communication, and coordination of crew lodging, transportation and assignments, with a requirement to work shifts including weekends and holidays in a 24/7 operation.