Terminal Supervisor - Decatur, IL

Company: Norfolk Southern Corporation
Location: Decatur
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionResponsible for safe, efficient, and scheduled train performance on assigned territory.Principal Duties:Ensures annual rules classes are held for train service employees and verifies compliance with the rules by monitoring performance on a continuing basis.Provides support in investigating accidents and injuries to determine cause and minimize future occurrences.Plans the operation of local trains to provide required service to customers and fulfill service requirements.Requires a good working knowledge of safety and operating rules, train operations, FRA regulations, hazardous materials, labor agreements and corporate policies as well as Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (TYES), crew call, and other applications.Requires ability to operate track switches, couple cars, maneuvering onto and off of equipment, and perform work around freight trains.Develops, motivates, and trains employees who work in the assigned territory.Job Related Experience:Minimum Level: 1-2 years Preferred Level: 3-5 yearsEducation:Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)Preferred Majors:BusinessBusiness - Transportation Operations / LogisticsTechnical Skills:BrioCrewcall SystemMS OutlookMS Word/Word ProcessingSkills and Abilities:Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementDecision MakingDeveloping EmployeesCompany OverviewNorfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.Effective December 8, 2021, NS has paused its implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate given the dynamic legal proceedings. The ultimate outcome of the federal contractor vaccine mandate is yet to be determined. It is still possible that the mandate, as it applies to NS, could be upheld in court in the near future. If the mandate is upheld, NS employees will be required to be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation.

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