Trainmaster

CPKC • Corinth, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trainmaster delivers efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating, and ensuring completion of the daily yard-terminal and road operating plan in a safe and cost-effective manner. The role leads by example to build a strong safety culture and coaches employees on operational standards. The position is based in Corinth, Mississippi, and requires 50–60% travel. The location may change based on organizational requirements.

The Trainmaster oversees train movements in the yard and on the mainline, supervises personnel, and coordinates communication across departments to achieve operating plans. The role is accountable for terminal safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics; handles investigations; manages terminal and line-of-road inventory; and coaches and mentors Train & Engine employees. Occasional train operation may be required, along with maintaining certifications and licenses required by industry regulations.

This is a safety-critical position requiring a successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company or regulated drug test. A criminal history check, education verification, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history, and Social Security Number verification are also required. Post-hire qualification drug testing may be required. The employee may be required to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• Previous railway experience as a conductor is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions.
• Leadership presence and commitment to career advancement.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including identifying root causes and resolving complex issues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, concise instructions and directions over the radio.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations, and other written or printed material in English.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company or regulated drug test.
• Successful completion of the required background investigation, including criminal history, education, references, driver’s license and driving history, and Social Security Number verification.

Nice To Haves

• Locomotive engineer qualification.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment.
• Experience conducting investigations and analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpretation of variances from operating protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve yard and road fluidity and achieve the Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP).
• Oversee train movements in the yard and on the mainline, ensuring safe, tactical execution of operating plans through active supervision and cross-department communication.
• Be accountable for terminal safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics.
• Lead terminal safety compliance and provide corrective actions as needed; participate in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety.
• Conduct investigations in accordance with company policies and the collective bargaining agreement, and recommend corrective action plans.
• Conduct efficiency tests, train rides, and safety-related activities; attend derailments, incidents, or injuries when on duty as required.
• Manage inventory for terminals and line-of-road areas within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees.
• Occasionally operate trains and maintain required certifications and licenses, such as CROR or GCOR and engineer qualifications.
• Complete required pre-employment screening and medical and drug testing.
• Obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification if required.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits package.
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Annual fitness subsidy.
• Part-time studies program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED