What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consist Coordinator position at NJ Transit?
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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
Primary Responsibility:
- Works with the Assistant Superintendent Consist Management - Planning to coordinate system fleet distribution between divisions to meet daily passenger service needs. Responsible for a current fleet of 278 locomotives, 1047 passenger cars and in excess of 900 Rail passenger trains. Assures adherence to established consist counts and equipment types to provide safe, on-time, efficient passenger service.
- Works with the Yardmasters, Mechanical Department and Transportation supervision to expedite movement of revenue and non-revenue equipment system-wide reducing downtime and maximizing availability of rolling stock. Assures train cars arrive at maintenance facility for inspection, repair, and maintenance as scheduled. Ensures the maintenance facility has a full complement of cars to service each day to meet the daily routine maintenance cycles.
- Supervises and coordinates interactions of Yardmasters and Chief Dispatchers relative to crew movements, coach and locomotive movements between outlying points and predetermined Rail repair facilities.
- Monitors non-revenue crews work performance and budget to ensure NJ TRANSIT performance and budget standards are met. Maintains or reduces operating costs by coordinating efforts of the Mechanical and Transportation departments.
- Responds to service disruptions, derailments, equipment failure, power outages, weather emergencies, and special train movements, as required.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Transportation, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in Railroad operations, to include three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge and Skills required:
Essential:
- Knowledge of NORAC operating rules and procedures, FRA regulations, and applicable labor contracts required.
- Must have knowledge of all facets of the transportation industry, including background in crew and equipment management, personnel management skills, and a familiarity with budget and financial processes.
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:
- Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave
- 401(a), 401(k), Retirement Plans - up to 9% match
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)
At NJ Transit we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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