Location Manager

## Description

This position is responsible for the overall performance of the location and/or area assigned. The Area/Location Manager is responsible for the recruiting, hiring, mentoring coaching and discipline for all employees within the location. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining positive and professional relationship with the railroad management at the location. This position is responsible for the 24/7 service and coverage to RCX railroad clients.

**Primary Job Responsibilities**

Conducts regular observations to ensure proper procedures are followed by drivers

Conducts pre-employment and all random drug and alcohol tests, including mailing to lab if required

Responsible for initial investigation of employee allegations. Coaching and disciplining when applicable or escalating to HR.

Responsible to ensure all drivers are scheduled and work within their Hours of Service (HOS)

Engages railroad to determine possible hub closure due to weather conditions and keeps dispatch informed

Responsible for obtaining statements and pictures of all accident incidents and forwarding to Risk Department

Direct employees that have been in accidents to approved facilities or providers for Work Comp injuries/claims and completes required documents

Communicates with injured drivers to schedule return to work

Reviews camera clips daily and provides coaching regarding performance captured in the reviews

Conducts Job Fairs, interviews and hires for Drivers, Lead Drivers and PDS

Organizes and schedules all training facilities and materials

Trains all newly hired employees for location

Conducts day 1 of driver training

Conducts ride-along evaluations

Provide supervision of all positions in location

Ensures all training documentation is completed and submitted to the appropriate department

Mentor and coaches all positions within the location

Responsible for disciplinary actions and terminations with staff and providing documentation timely to HR.

Schedules and leads employee meetings

Builds and manages all Professional Driver drive time schedules and days off

Controls and submits all non-revenue payroll adjustments

Update driver boards and keeps dispatch informed of changes

Works directly with dispatch to cover road trips

Fax all shift/MPV paperwork to appropriate department

Works with railroad regarding reported Yard Safety issues

Initiate approval from fleet for all vehicle repairs

Responsible for scheduling and ensuring regular maintenance and repair of all vehicles in location

Arranges transport of all vehicles for repairs and maintenance work

Regularly inspects vehicles to ensure all documentation is current and present

Performs and submits monthly safety vehicle inspections

Distributes company communications as required

Responsible for taking employee call-ins when drivers cant work

Maintain professional relationship with railroad personnel

## Qualifications

**Minimum Requirements**

• Maintain a current valid state issued driver’s license issued by the state of residence.
• Less than two (2) moving violations within the last three (3) years.
• No careless, reckless or failure to control violation in the last five (5) years.
• No driving under the influence convictions in the previous seven (7) years.
• No record of drug or alcohol-related convictions within the previous four (4) years.
• No auto theft conviction in the last seven (7) years.
• Employees or applicants required to report on a sex offender registry will be reviewed for any disqualifying factors or crimes of concern.
• Must be cleared by eRailsafe or background report required by the company. A felony conviction within the last seven (7) years, released from a penal institution within the last five (5) years or crimes of concern may be disqualifying factors.
• Must have valid passport or border crossing documents (where required).

**Physical Qualifications**

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Position requires extended periods of time sitting, usually driving
• Ability to safely operate company vehicle
• Employees must be able to meet the physical requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act’s, Section 391.41 (if required) by submitting and passing a DOT physical examination.
• Ability to hear instructions and directions over the phone and/or radio.
• Submit to and received negative drug and/or alcohol test

**Personal Qualifications**

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Previous management experience preferred.