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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled and experienced Railroad Yardmaster to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating railroad traffic within a yard. This includes ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, coordinating the loading and unloading of cargo, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of rail cars. The Yardmaster will also be responsible for managing yard personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of railroad operations and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and coordinate railroad traffic within a yard.
- Ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains.
- Coordinate the loading and unloading of cargo.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of rail cars.
- Manage yard personnel and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor and control train movements using computerized systems.
- Inspect yard for safety hazards and take corrective action as necessary.
- Prepare reports on yard activities and performance.
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the yard.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a railroad yard or similar environment.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Thorough understanding of railroad operations and safety regulations.
- Ability to monitor and control train movements using computerized systems.
- Ability to inspect yard for safety hazards and take corrective action as necessary.
- Ability to prepare reports on yard activities and performance.
- Ability to resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the yard.
- Willingness to work in a physically demanding, outdoor environment.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What previous experience do you have in a railroad yard?
- How would you handle a safety hazard in the yard?
- How would you resolve a conflict between yard personnel?
- Describe a time when you had to coordinate a complex operation in a previous role.
- How familiar are you with railroad safety regulations?