Yardmaster - Houston, TX

R.J. Corman - Dayton, TX

Full-time

Dayton, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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