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Logistics

ChiefOperator-RailFlawDetection

$71–81k Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Chief Operator - Rail Flaw Detection. Skills: Rail Flaw Detection, Safety, Quality, Maintenance. Report to Field Manager. Maintain railroad and highway safety”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve fleet uptime to meet goals

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Extended travel, Travel to customers anywhere in North America, No Criminal Records, Works near moving mechanical parts, Exposed to dust, oil, grease, fumes, Work outside in any weather conditions, Frequently required to use hands, Frequently required to stand, Frequently required to climb, Frequently required to walk unassisted, Frequently required to sit, Frequently required to reach, Specific vision abilities required, Extensive travel away from home, Travel throughout the United States, Travel to Canada

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of service in RFD Industry, 3 to 5 years experience on class, Knowledge of Rail Flaw Detection testing, Valid driver’s license Class A, ASNT-1A Ultrasonic Levels and II training, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, High level of attention to detail, Microsoft Office skills, Ability to manage cost, Extended travel capability, Punctual, All safety training valid, Travel to customers anywhere in North America, No Criminal Records, Communicate in English

Nice to Have

Class A or preferred, Mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting knowledge preferred, French for Eastern Canada

What You'll Do.

Report to Field Manager

Maintain railroad and highway safety

Apply operating procedures

Drive safety and quality

Apply directives according to set standards

Perform high-quality test

Adhere and execute instructions

Maintain high standard of maintenance

Ensure cleanliness and 5S on trucks

Perform high precision calibration

Produce necessary paperwork

Complete daily reports

Complete maintenance reports

Complete trip reports

Display experience in Rail Flaw Detection

Ensure Logbooks are maintained

Ensure DOT papers are maintained

Ensure Timesheets are maintained

Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations

Ensure compliance with hours of service regulation

Protect new employees

Train Chief Operators

Complete weekly expense reports

Report general truck condition

Determine truck repairs needed

Determine preventive truck maintenance

Responsible for lodging location

Ensure truck is parked

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Operator; Work environment

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

## Responsibilities • Chief Operator reports directly to the Field Manager. In his absence, will report directly to other Field Manager in place or Manager of UT RFD Services as a last resort. • Will remain well versed with a professional attitude towards colleagues, customers and general public reflecting a positive image for the company; • Shall ensure that all railroad and highway safety as well as operating procedures are maintained and applied to the best of his capacity; • Shall be accountable, professional, drive safety and quality as the number one priority; • Shall be open to changes in the workplace and apply directives according to set standards established; • Shall perform a high-quality test for all customers and consistently improve operation where indicated by subordinates; • Adhere and execute instructions in reference books and customer playbooks; • Shall partner with Operator maintains a high standard of maintenance, including cleanliness and 5S on trucks and high precision calibration of equipment at all times; • Produce all necessary paperwork including but not limited to, daily reports, maintenance reports, trip reports, etc. • Is the overall responsible of the vehicle and it’s maintenance; • Display his experience in Rail Flaw Detection testing; • Improves fleet uptime to meet goals plans set by upper management; • Ensures Logbooks, DOT papers including Timesheets are maintained; • Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations including hours of serviced regulation. • Will coach, train, protect and assist new employees, Training Chief Operators and Operators, in the wanted work environment established; • Complete weekly expense reports, timesheets, inventory and general truck condition (repairs needed current and preventive); • Chief Operator is responsible for the lodging location chosen and ensures truck is parked at same location. ## Experience a. Experience: • Have at least 5 years of service in the RFD Industry, service management, or related

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