Railway Transport Operations Supervisors

Nature of work

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They work for railway transport companies.

Job duties

Supervisors in this group:

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers.
• Create ways to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
• Solve work problems and recommend ways to improve performance.
• Request materials and supplies.
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
• Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
• Prepare work reports.

Sample job titles

• freight train road foreperson
• railway transport operations supervisor
• stationmaster
• trainmaster
• yard foreperson
• yardmaster

Skills

• Leadership and effective spoken and written communication skills are needed, and you must be able to work well with a variety of people. You must be responsible and well organized and be able to prepare cost estimates, maintain production schedules, supervise staff, and able to work as part of a team. You should also be prepared to keep up with new techniques, equipment, and materials. Physical stamina, alertness and good motor skills are necessary.

Job requirements

• High school is usually required.
• A Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate is required.
• A certificate in accordance with the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations is required.
• Several years of railway operations experience are required.

Other considerations

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