Gate & Access Control Specialist - Yard Operations

Professional Transportation Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Professional Transportation Inc. in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Gate Administrator to manage and coordinate gate activity at the customer facility. You will inspect equipment, verify credentials, and ensure that vehicles, employees, and customers enter and exit safely using handheld scanners and desktop applications.

This role relies on teamwork and strong communication, operates in all weather conditions, and offers on‑the‑job training with room for growth within PTI.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must maintain eRail credentials as required by the railroad.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to work in all outdoor conditions including weather.
• Ability to travel throughout the yard or facility by walking or driving.
• Must be able to see and hear moving equipment for safety.
• Basic computer skills and general technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness within the intermodal facility and monitor ground surfaces.
• Visually inspect IDs of all visitors and announce entries.
• Use handheld devices and scan driver missions in-gate and out-gate to keep inventory.
• Inspect in-gating equipment for damages and document findings.
• Direct third‑party drivers and customers to designated locations.
• Understand outbound destinations and adjust restrictions as needed.
• Answer phones, assist employees and customers, coordinate with management.
• Lock gates and secure crash protection as required.
• Perform general housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Driving travel

Technology proficiency

Tools

Handheld scanners

eRail credentials

Job description

Professional Transportation Inc. in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Gate Administrator to manage and coordinate gate activity at the customer facility. You will inspect equipment, verify credentials, and ensure that vehicles, employees, and customers enter and exit safely using handheld scanners and desktop applications.

This role relies on teamwork and strong communication, operates in all weather conditions, and offers on‑the‑job training with room for growth within PTI.