Yardmaster- Brandenburg, KY

Yardmaster
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July 4, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JRRailserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Railserve is hiring a dependable and safety-focused Yardmaster in Brandenburg to support daily rail switching and loading operations within an industrial rail environment. This is a full-time, hands-on operational role critical to ensuring railcars are safely coordinated, loaded, documented, and moved efficiently to meet customer and operational requirements.
** Who We Are
** Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve
** Job Description
** The Yardmaster is responsible for coordinating daily rail switching and loading operations to ensure all railcars reach their destination safely and on schedule. This role works closely with operations personnel, customers, and site leadership to manage railcar movement, loading coordination, reporting, and operational communication throughout the shift.

This position combines operational oversight with administrative coordination in a fast-paced industrial environment. Responsibilities include maintaining train logs, tracking railcar status, coordinating loading activity, handling documentation, and communicating movement instructions through radio and reporting systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working both indoors and outdoors in an active rail yard environment. Previous experience in logistics, industrial operations, rail, or transportation environments is preferred.

Railserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for long-term growth in rail operations and leadership.
** Schedule*
* • 4 days on / 4 days off rotating day-to-night schedule  
• 12-hour shifts
** Compensation**  $28.00 – $30.00 per hour based on experience
** Duties*
* • Coordinate daily rail switching and loading operations  
• Place and pull railcars according to switching schedules  
• Maintain train logs and operational tracking data  
• Assign and record railcar seals and loading information  
• Monitor and track bad-order railcars  
• Prepare and distribute reports, load data, and operational paperwork  
• Communicate railcar movement and loading instructions via radio  
• Coordinate documentation including track lists, inspections, load reports, and bills of lading  
• Support customer communication and operational coordination  
• Perform general administrative and reporting duties  
• Occasionally inspect railcars and equipment outdoors in the rail yard  
• Maintain compliance with all company and customer safety procedures  
• Support additional operational duties as assigned
** Job Requirements*
* • High school diploma or GED required  
• 1–2 years of administrative, logistics, industrial, or transportation experience preferred  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment  
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel  
• Experience with Terminal Boss and/or Yardmaster software preferred  
• Ability to work rotating day/night…