Trainmaster

CPKC•Artesia, MS

9d•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 Trainmaster works with internal and external partners to improve yard and road fluidity and meet service operating plans. The position oversees train movements in the yard and on the mainline, supervises personnel, and is accountable for safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics for the terminal. It also supports safety compliance, investigations, efficiency testing, inventory management, and employee development. Occasional train operation may be required, along with maintaining applicable certifications and licenses. This is a full-time, onsite, non-union position in Artesia, Mississippi, with 50–60% travel. The role requires availability for all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work in all weather conditions. The position may be subject to relocation based on organizational requirements. Safety-critical pre-employment medical and drug testing, as well as background checks and other verifications, are required.

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 giving clear and 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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company or regulated drug test.
Successful background investigation, including criminal history, education, professional references, driver’s license and driving history, and Social Security Number verification.
May be required to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification.

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 interpreting 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 execution of operating plans through active personnel supervision and cross-departmental communication.
Manage terminal safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics.
Lead safety compliance in the terminal, take corrective action as needed, and participate in safety discussions to promote a safety culture.
Conduct investigations in accordance with company policies and the collective bargaining agreement, and recommend corrective action plans.
Conduct efficiency tests, train rides, and other 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 responsibility.
Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees.
Occasionally operate trains and maintain required industry certifications and licenses, such as CROR or GCOR and engineer qualifications.
Complete management conductor program requirements or maintain current conductor or locomotive engineer qualifications if required.