Driver Supervisor / Fleet Supervisor

About the job

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Before COD (Commercial Operation Date) :

• Is responsible for a team of Drivers.
• Assists in the recruitment of the traffic employees as per the hiring plan.
• Manages the writing of traffic procedures in normal, de-graded and emergency mode.
• Involves & supervises the training of Drivers.
• organizes in detail, the daily schedule of his team.
• takes appropriate decisions in case of any deviation from the planned program.

During ETR (Empty Trial Running):

• Participates in the definition of the ETR programme.
• Organizes the work of Driver Department to run tests during ETR.
• Draws up the roster of Drivers to run trains.
• Is responsible to run some tests.
• Participates in the overall analysis of the results, with other Operation team members.

After COD (Commercial Operation Date):

• Is responsible for the safe operation of trains.
• Is responsible to enforce the promulgated time table.
• Implements plans and strategies to continually enhance the level of service provided to passengers.
• Ensures competency of staff in the operations of facilities and equipment and knowledge of operating procedures.
• Ensures that any decisions made by superiors in times of crisis are carried out immediately.
• Liaises with the relevant sections and authorities during incidents and emergencies.
• Assists in solving any breakdown whenever called upon to do so.
• Prepares daily reports regarding the running of train services with respect to their punctuality or any unusual events affecting the traffic.
• Prepares correspondences, standard operating procedures and time tables.
• Works in close co-ordination with CCP.
• Applying traffic engineering skills in areas of traffic management, safety improvement, accident reports, speed limit revisions, complaint investigation and analysis.
• Direct employee compliance with policies, procedures and practices.
• Interacts with various direction to co-ordinate schedule and procedural changes and ensure quality service.
• Maintains support and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro Operation safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies and procedures in support of the Organizations safety vision and goals and maintain accountability for the safety performance of all sub-ordinate employees.
• Assists in the preparation of the direction operation budget.
• Undertakes any other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree in any related discipline.

KNOWLEDGE:
* English language (Good) and local language.
* Drafting operation rules & procedures
* Drafting training documentation
* Developing cooperative relationships with internal and external actors
* Industrial projects and their commissioning
* Full involvement in the safety issues (personnel & equipement)
* Having strong oral and written communication skills
* Management skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years' of related work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in managing and developing team effectively and a large operational workforce (human, social, organisation and technical).