Dispatcher-Rail Transportation

Position: DISPATCHER-RAIL TRANSPORTATION
This posting is to fill the current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for the future vacancies that may occur in the next 6 months

 Education and/or experience

 High school diploma or equivalent. Three years experience in transportation operations. Familiarity with route/ driver assignments is desirable. Must possess excellent computer skills in microsoft applications. Must be able to successfully complete dispatch training.

 Interview selection process: the selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

 Summary

 Maintains personnel/pay records and assigns runs for rail operators, ensuring a proper number is available to maintain revenue service. Demonstrated dependability through attendance required, checks operators for fitness for duty.

 Essential duties and responsibilities

 1. Ensures that an adequate number of operators are available to fill all scheduled service.

 2. Makes daily work assignments to operators in accordance with the labor agreement.

 3. Maintains operator daily work record, payroll sheet, and other related documents.

 4. Monitors the appearance and physical composure of the operators reporting for duty.

 5. Assists the chief dispatcher in the day-to-day operations of the dispatcher's office.

 6. Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of the union contract and operating rules and regulations.

 7. Must be able to conduct mark-ups for rail operations.

 8. Must check operators for fitness for duty

 9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Supervisory responsibilities

 Makes work assignments to operators.

 Special requirements:

* must pass physical examination, including drug and alcohol screen.

* must successfully pass background investigation by georgia crime information center.

 Americans with disabilities act

 If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that marta make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

 Marta is a drug-free workplace. Participation in marta's drug & alcohol program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to marta's drug & alcohol program will result in termination. Every marta employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the drug & alcohol policy. This position has been identified as safety sensitive.

 Marta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 Classification: non-represented

 Grade: 16

 Number of openings:1

 Salary: $51,516-$77,274