Yard Manager/ CRANDIC

alliantenergy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Railroad retirement benefits

Job summary

Travero, a subsidiary of Alliant Energy, seeks a dispatcher to support CRANDIC operations in Cedar Rapids. You will manage daily communications about train crews, maintenance activities, interchanges, and deliveries with connecting railroads to ensure reliable service.

Join a fast-paced team that connects customers, crews, and rail partners, solving problems and keeping operations running smoothly. Prior dispatch or customer service experience is a plus, with shifts including nights and holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Previous dispatch and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for essential customer service functions.
• Coordinate and communicate with CRANDIC technical support areas to ensure accurate information.
• Interface with internal and external customers to support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to YES; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering – every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business.

Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery.

Job Description

Join CRANDIC, a respected and well-established name in the railroad industry!

As part of CRANDIC, a subsidiary of Travero, you'll play a critical role in keeping rail operations running safely and efficiently by facilitating communication regarding train crew availability, maintenance activities, and railcar movements with connecting railroads. This position serves as a key communication hub, connecting customers, crews, and railroad partners to ensure exceptional service and seamless operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems, communicating with others, and supporting essential transportation services, we invite you to join the CRANDIC team.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the daily communication and dissemination of operational information regarding train crews, Maintenance of Way activities, and interchanges, receipts, and deliveries with connecting railroads. Plays a key role in the dissemination of information between internal and external customers.

What you will do

• Responsible for providing leadership and direction for the essential functions of customer service.
• Coordinates and communicates with all technical support areas of CRANDIC to ensure efficient and accurate information.
• Responsible for interface with internal and external customers.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma

Preferred Experience

• Previous dispatch and/or customer service experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Previous background working shift positions including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated experience managing and interfacing with internal and external customers.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

This position may require a shift rotation including working weekends and holidays.

CRANDIC offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days, holidays;
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• This position is eligible for Federal Railroad Retirement benefits.

Pay Range:

$38.06 - $38.06

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