Yardmaster - Houston, TX

Yardmaster - Houston, TX

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking Yardmasters to join our team in the Houston, TX area.

Accountability : Organize daily yard functions for customers and crews. Assist management team with business performance monitoring and follow-up, general administrative support services and liaison with corporate administrative functions. Interact with internal and external customers in support of achieving company goals.

Responsibilities :

• Review train schedules and switching orders and coordinates activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations,
• Maintains inventory records of switching yard and performs checks
• Communicates switching requests to Train Crew members
• Perform administrative duties including : filing, updating spreadsheets.
• Provide general administrative support to Switching Company managers.
• Assist with timesheet verification.
• Distribute PPE, company clothing, etc. for employees.
• Assist RJC departments in improving the interface and exchange of information with corporate functions.
• Act as a liaison to Executive Assistant and monitors and provides assistance in report generation and metrics information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized / Technical Knowledge / Education / Experience and Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Environmental Conditions : Performs duties in an inside administrative office environment as well as outside in industrial yard setting. May perform duties during inclement weather and / or on uneven surface due to ballast on ground.

Major or Unusual Problems : Must carry out responsibilities in a fast paced, expanding company. Accuracy of data entry and report generation must keep pace with growing needs and expectations of the position. This position is a shift work, candidate must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Dimensions : Performs duties under some direct supervision; handles significant volume of confidential information and records.

Benefits : R. J. Corman Railroad Company is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following :

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.

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