Yardmaster - Pearland, TX

R.J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking a Yardmaster to join our team in Pearland TX.

Accountability: Organize daily yard functions for customers and crews. Assist management team withbusiness 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.