Rail Traffic Controller/Dispatcher

Siemens; Rutland (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Rail Traffic Controller/Dispatcher to manage train dispatching across multiple railroads. This role involves coordinating train movements, handling emergency calls, and ensuring safety. The position offers comprehensive benefits, training, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage dispatching of 54 railroads across the U.S.
• Field calls regarding train permissions and emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Digital Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education

Tools

MS Office Suite

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RAIL-TERM LLC, a subsidiary of Siemens Mobility, is a leading provider of rail services to railroads and transit agencies. We are hiring Rail Traffic Controllers (Dispatchers) to coordinate and manage the dispatching of 54 railroads across the United States and parts of Canada. This fast-paced role involves fielding calls from train crews, municipal authorities, and the public regarding train permissions and emergencies along the tracks.

Position Overview: We will train you to handle incoming calls, ask the right questions, and gather vital details to determine the next steps to ensure safety. You will coordinate train movements to optimize operations and safeguard all train movements and track equipment/employees. The training rate is $17.10/hour, and once qualified (typically in 4-6 months), your rate increases to $24.51/hour.

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Be flexible and available for rotating shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am). Shift premiums apply for second and third shifts, including some weekends.
• Be able to multitask and prioritize, managing multiple monitors and viewing many trains simultaneously. You should learn travel times, speeds, and distances to keep operations smooth, handling over 100 calls per shift.
• Be willing and capable to learn, adhering to FRA regulations, navigating various computer systems, and typing quickly to relay critical information promptly.

Minimum requirements include:

• High School Diploma; post-secondary education is a plus
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Digital literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Criminal background check, drug testing (including random screens)
• DOT physical, including hearing and color blindness tests

Why work for Siemens?

• Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1: health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits
• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and making a real impact
• Supportive environment with tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and online learning
• Employee perks, discounts, 401k match, and paid time off

We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

For more details on benefits, visit: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, complete the Accommodation for disability form or contact AskHR at 1-866-743-6367.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing