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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DISPATCHER

Note : We do not offer or promise full-time employment with either a client railroad or with Hallcon. We do not hire or train people off the street for the rail industry you must be a fully qualified, FRA certified locomotive engineer, have current licensure, and have a proven positive safety / performance record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND POSITION INFORMATION :

• Commuter and freight rail dispatching duties as required by the client.
• Both freight and transit / commuter opportunities.
• Short-term temporary engagement of your services as an independent contractor.
• Paid travel, meals, and lodging while performing service.
• No long-term employment commitment.
• Reasonable flexibility to accept assignments when you are available and able to be deployed.
• Competitive pay appropriate to your railroad craft.
• No benefits or health insurance applicable for temporary contractor assignments.
• Railroad retirement (RRB) participation available for some assignments, with opportunities for non-RRB assignments for retired RRB recipients as well.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Railroad professional with proven safety and rules compliance record.
• Willing and able to be away-from-home for an extended period of time while deployed on assignments that can range from a few weeks to multiple months.
• Clear background check and no driving-related alcohol or drug related convictions within the last 3 years.
• FRA Control of Alcohol and Drug Use screening required for each assignment (49 CFR Part 219)
• Willingness and ability to learn new railroads and their rules, and work with a variety of people.
• General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) experience preferred for most positions.
• Attitude and aptitude are equally important.
• General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) experience strongly preferred for most positions.
• Attitude and aptitude are equally important.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

These positions require at least 2 years of recent (within the last 2 years) active experience as a train dispatcher with consistent time performing in this role.

Previous experience and knowledge of applicable railroad operating rules as required by the client’s rail operation.