Yardmaster- Brandenburg, KY
About The Position
Railserve is hiring a dependable and safety-focused Yardmaster in Brandenburg to support daily rail switching and loading operations within an industrial rail environment. This is a full-time, hands-on operational role critical to ensuring railcars are safely coordinated, loaded, documented, and moved efficiently to meet customer and operational requirements. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of administrative, logistics, industrial, or transportation experience preferred
- Experience with Terminal Boss and/or Yardmaster software preferred
- Military experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
