Gate Clerk

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is seeking a Gate Clerk at our Cedar Rapids yard to manage the gate, verify credentials, and direct visitors and drivers. This role supports safe yard operations and requires alertness and punctuality.

The position offers an early shift with an alternating schedule, training periods, and a starting wage of $18.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly. Prior security or traffic-control experience is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Yard Entrance Control - Monitor the yard entrance gate to manage traffic entering and leaving the property, opening the gate to allow drivers access as needed
• Credential and Load Verification - Check credentials and Bills of Lading (BOLs)/load information before allowing anyone to enter the yard, ensuring proper security
• Issuance of Passes - Issue passes at your discretion or based on instructions from supervisors, maintaining safety and security protocols
• Direct Visitors and Drivers - Guide visitors and drivers to the correct areas of the yard and grounds
• Outgoing Traffic Inspection - Inspect outgoing vehicles to prevent the unauthorized removal of company loads, trailers, or products
• Track Traffic Movement - Keep track of the number of trucks and other carriers entering and leaving the yard for accurate record-keeping
• Communication Monitoring - Monitor company phones and 2-way radios to ensure smooth traffic flow across the yard
• Accountability & Reliability – Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

Skills

Traffic control

Security awareness

Team communication

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, IA
Position Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (International Paper)

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.

As a member of Team CRST, you’ll be part of one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies – this year celebrating its 70th anniversary. We offer services including truckload capacity, flatbed, transportation management, dedicated services, white-glove handling, team expedited and final mile delivery.

We drive over 158 million miles annually, thanks to the hard work of 4,000 drivers, a network of contractors and agents and support from 1,800 team members. Every mile reflects our tenacious commitment to over-deliver, exceed customer expectations and uphold the highest standards of safety and service.

CRST Dedicated Solutions

CRST's Dedicated Solutions division is focused on service excellence to retailers and producers who need consistent, dependable, high-quality delivery services. We provide customers the flexibility of a private fleet, without the expense.

The Role

The Gate Clerk manages traffic at the yard entrance, ensuring only authorized individuals and vehicles are allowed access. This role also involves verifying credentials, inspecting outgoing traffic, directing visitors, and maintaining communication to ensure smooth operations across the yard.

Shift: 5AM - 5 PM alternating schedule. Hours at the beginning for training and onboarding may vary.

Compensation: $18.00/hour Starting Wages (Pay Bi-Weekly) *A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Typically, selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Yard Entrance Control - Monitor the yard entrance gate to manage traffic entering and leaving the property, opening the gate to allow drivers access as needed
• Credential and Load Verification - Check credentials and Bills of Lading (BOLs)/load information before allowing anyone to enter the yard, ensuring proper security
• Issuance of Passes - Issue passes at your discretion or based on instructions from supervisors, maintaining safety and security protocols
• Direct Visitors and Drivers - Guide visitors and drivers to the correct areas of the yard and grounds
• Outgoing Traffic Inspection - Inspect outgoing vehicles to prevent the unauthorized removal of company loads, trailers, or products
• Track Traffic Movement - Keep track of the number of trucks and other carriers entering and leaving the yard for accurate record-keeping
• Communication Monitoring - Monitor company phones and 2-way radios to ensure smooth traffic flow across the yard
• Accountability & Reliability – Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Did You Know?

• CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.
• We’re family-owned. We’re dedicated to building on our founder’s legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
• CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!

The CRST Core Values:

Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

EEO Statement:

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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