Yardmaster - Pearland, 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: 

• 4 year business-related degree or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience successfully working independently and under limited supervision. 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Should be multi-task oriented, possess good interpersonal and analytical skills. 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills. 
• Candidate must have clear communication skills for Phone and Radio 

Physical Requirements:  

• Occasional lifting and carrying of office supplies weighing 15 lbs to 20lbs 
• Able to push and pull with 10 lbs of force, the amount of force required to open and close file drawers 
• Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills 
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and balancing in a safe manner 
• Occasional industrial switching requires if operationally necessary 

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

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.