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Who We Are
Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve

Job Description
The Yardmaster is responsible for coordinating daily rail switching and loading operations to ensure all railcars reach their destination safely and on schedule. This role works closely with operations personnel, customers, and site leadership to manage railcar movement, loading coordination, reporting, and operational communication throughout the shift.

This position combines operational oversight with administrative coordination in a fast-paced industrial environment. Responsibilities include maintaining train logs, tracking railcar status, coordinating loading activity, handling documentation, and communicating movement instructions through radio and reporting systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working both indoors and outdoors in an active rail yard environment. Previous experience in logistics, industrial operations, rail, or transportation environments is preferred.

Railserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for long-term growth in rail operations and leadership.

Schedule
4 days on / 4 days off rotating day-to-night schedule
12-hour shifts

Compensation
$28.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience

Duties
Coordinate daily rail switching and loading operations
Place and pull railcars according to switching schedules
Maintain train logs and operational tracking data
Assign and record railcar seals and loading information
Monitor and track bad-order railcars
Prepare and distribute reports, load data, and operational paperwork
Communicate railcar movement and loading instructions via radio
Coordinate documentation including track lists, inspections, load reports, and bills of lading
Support customer communication and operational coordination
Perform general administrative and reporting duties
Occasionally inspect railcars and equipment outdoors in the rail yard
Maintain compliance with all company and customer safety procedures
Support additional operational duties as assigned

Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
1-2 years of administrative, logistics, industrial, or transportation experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong teamwork and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
Experience with Terminal Boss and/or Yardmaster software preferred
Ability to work rotating day/night schedules
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to walk on uneven terrain and within active rail yard environments
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Reliable transportation required
Military experience is a plus

What We Offer (Benefits)
Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
Company-paid sickness and accident income
401(k) with company match
Annual safety shoe reimbursement
Prescription safety wear
Holiday pay
Vacation
Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information
Industrial indoor and outdoor work environment
Exposure to railcars, locomotives, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, dust, and industrial noise
Frequent walking within active rail yard environments
Safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with operating procedures and customer requirements
Position may require outdoor work in varying weather and temperature conditions

Grow With Us
Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.