About the role#
The Fleet Operations Intern supports the General Equipment and Asset Management team with the daily management and optimization of the railcar fleet. This role offers exposure to fleet distribution, maintenance planning, and asset lifecycle management. You will learn key principles of equipment utilization and contribute to projects that support departmental goals.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the daily distribution of the general merchandise railcar fleet to owner railroads.
- Support the allocation of railcars to repair facilities to meet maintenance, modification, and disposition schedules.
- Help manage General Equipment Fleet railcar pools.
- Ensure the company maximizes recovery value for surplus or retiring assets and scrap materials from railcar parts.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports on fleet activity and performance.
- Communicate with railroads and shippers to support customer service.
- Audit storage locations to ensure accuracy and cost control.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build an understanding of company operations.
- Compile reports, meeting materials, and presentation documents for industry meetings.
What you'll need#
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Effective multi-tasking and communication abilities.
- Initiative and an eagerness to learn.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools including Access, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and MS Visio is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
- This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
About TTX Company
TTX Company provides railcars and freight car management services to the North American rail industry. The company operates a fleet of nearly 175,000 railcars that support sectors like automotive, machinery, and energy. Founded in 1955, the organization is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It maintains a workforce of between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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