Yardmaster (Setback) - Detroit Job at Conrail, Detroit, MI

  • Conrail
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Yardmaster – Detroit

Department: Operations

Reports to: DT District Superintendent

Major Job Functions

Safety

Responsible for personal safety performance and safety of subordinates and those working in office area.

Service

Supervisory responsibilities

Leadership

Directs and coordinates the make-up, dispatch, switching, classification, and movement of trains, engines, and rail cars, accommodating the inbound and outbound and/or yard traffic.

Value

Demonstrate ability to change with the work environment as needed.

Other Duties

Must be able to work irregular shifts, weekends and holidays

Must be able to respond to changing work assignments

Must be able to assume responsibility for the safety of others

Physical examination required including drug and alcohol screening

Must be able to qualify on the NORAC book of rules

Must be able to qualify on Conrail’s computer systems applicable to Yardmasters

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Ability to interact with employees and work as part as a team.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Demonstrated problem solving skills and customer focus.

· Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

· 3-5 years related experience.

· Work extended and irregular hours.

· Some locations require climbing stairs.

· Perform activities involving the use of hands.

· Respond to audio signals.

CONRAIL is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

\nCompany Description

Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.
As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.

Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Company Description

Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.\r\nAs a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.\r\n\r\nAlthough Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Long distance, Shift work, Weekend work

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