Rail Operations Supervisor – Train Movements & Safety

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Savanna (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is seeking an Assistant Trainmaster to support safe and efficient yard and road traffic planning. You will supervise movements, coordinate plans, and monitor safety, service, and productivity across routes in North America.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends. Training programs, advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Railway experience as a conductor or locomotive engineer is a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate train movements in yard and mainline with supervision and cross‑department communication.
  • Standardize processes for operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching trains.
  • Provide leadership accountability for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Troubleshooting
Flexibility
Reading English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is seeking an Assistant Trainmaster to support safe and efficient yard and road traffic planning. You will supervise movements, coordinate plans, and monitor safety, service, and productivity across routes in North America.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends. Training programs, advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits accompany the position.

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