Job Description
Overview
The Assistant Trainmaster supports the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard‑terminal by developing and coordinating the daily yard‑terminal/road operating plan to ensure safety and cost‑effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and cross‑department communication, ensuring compliance with the Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan.
- Coordinate and standardize processes related to the operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains.
- Provide leadership accountability for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.
- Lead train and engine crews, acting as a safety leader through observations and discussions about rule compliance, and implementing preventative measures through staff engagement.
- Occasionally operate trains, maintainin...