Career Opportunities at RVR
Rift Valley Railways (RVR)
Ltd is in the middle of a Ksh. 25 Billion (USD.287M) turnaround
process with major investments going towards expanding and modernizing the
fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end technology with a
vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.
Exciting career opportunities
in Operations department has risen and we now seek to recruit a strategic,
committed & results driven person.
Traffic Coordinator
Traffic Coordinator
Purpose: We require an all-round Traffic Coordinator.
Purpose
- The job holder
shall be primarily responsible for managing train paths for safe and
efficient transit of rail traffic through their operating territories.
- To liaise with
control office for the efficient working of trains into and out of the
station/yard.
- Liaising with
the marketing department to ensure that all cargo safely reach their
intended destinations in a timely fashion and empty wagons are retrieved
from customer premises on time
- Compile and
maintain, in permanent form, relevant records regarding schedules, routes
and cargo content. Further ensure that all the trains working books,
manuals, timetable and appendices as well as notices/bulletins/fresh
instructions are available to employees under him
- Coordinate with
other departments to ensure that train delays in their operating territory
are minimized through application of effective planning and scheduling
techniques.
- Overseeing the
management, scheduling and rostering of train crew to ensure proper
manning of both connecting and originating trains.
- Signals
Crewmembers for movement of the engine or train using specific signals or
radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes.
- Proper
maintenance of the muster Roll, time sheets and any other relevant records
the Company may deem fit by ensuring that all hours of attendance and
absenteeism are correctly captured, and the data/information contained
therein is correct/upto date
- Ensure that
there is always high level of discipline at the Station/yard and all
employees under his/her supervision discharge their duties efficiently and
with due care. Any case of neglect of duty and misconduct should be
reported immediately to the immediate supervisor
- Responsible for
the security and safety of the property within his/her area of
jurisdiction the without any compromise thereto, also ensure that the
yard/station is properly maintained and there is a high level of
housekeeping
- Ensuring the
offices are kept private and no unauthorized persons interferes with
signals and any trains working instruments/apparatus
- Ensuring that
the station/yard is supplied with all the necessary tools and trains
working stationery.
- Ensure that the
station/yard is always adequately supplied with point’s clamps, wheel
skids and necessary equipment for hand signaling
- Ensuring that
all trains leaving the station/yard are safe and secured for traveling and
properly documented.
- Ensuring that
all fittings, chains, ropes, tarpaulins and other appliances are properly
secured on trains before they leave.
- Ensure
passenger trains are dealt with expeditiously to maintain punctuality
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
- A University
Degree preferably in Transport & Logistics, Business Statistics or
Information Technology from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in
basic computer applications
Knowledge, Experience and
Skills
- 1 years’
experience in a busy commercial environment.
- High-level
Communication Skills
- Critical
Thinking and well developed problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work
under extreme pressure and in emergency situations.
- Good Memory of
learning Safety Procedures and regulations
- Ability to
concentrate for long periods of time on detailed information.
- Knowledge of
basic computer applications
- Positive
attitude towards work
- High-level
interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
Note: The deadline for submitting application is before by close of business on 13th December, 2016
NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted