Yard Master

Cando Rail Service; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Training programs

Safety culture

Life insurance

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals in Wisconsin seeks a Yard Master to manage yard activities, ensuring safe, efficient train operations and on-time service. You will document railcar movements, create switch lists, anticipate logistics issues, and coordinate with customers and the Union Pacific railroad.

The role requires at least 2 years in a rail-centric facility, proficiency with yard software, and strong communication. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a rail-centric facility.
• Ability to use yard management software and create switch lists.
• Experience with coordinating rail operations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities within the rail yard to ensure efficient operations and safety.
• Use yard management software to document railcars entering, exiting, loading, or unloading.
• Create switch lists based on daily needs and changes in the yard.
• Proactively anticipate logistics challenges and work to prevent issues.
• Monitor yard activities using video systems and communicate with management and customers.
• Provide data and reports to support logistics decisions.
• Communicate with Union Pacific railroad and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records for switch lists and hand off tasks during shift changes.

Skills

Rail yard operations

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition Number: YARDM001606

• Posted : July 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.

• Work Life Balance
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options.
• Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Yard Masters are responsible for managing and coordinating activities within a rail yard, ensuring efficient train operations and safety. Working in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service driven environment, incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety and deliver to the customer’s schedule.

• Use yard management software to ensure that all railcars that enter, exit, load, or unload in the facility are accurately documented.
• Create switch lists based on day-to-day needs and changes in the yard.
• Proactively predict logistics difficulties, use problem solving skills to actively prevent logistics difficulties before they happen.
• Actively monitor activities in the yard using video monitoring equipment.
• Respond to active reporting needs from the Customer, Logistics, or Operations Managers.
• Provide data and reports to aid logistics.
• Ensure adequate information and communication is conducted with the Union Pacific railroad.
• Performing recordkeeping duties related to the switch lists and instructions from Customer.
• Will need to accurately and professionally hand off logistics tasks surrounding shift changes.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Detailed understanding of the needs of rail switch crews.
• Ability to communicate detailed instructions and patiently repeat instructions in order for them to be performed correctly.
• Ability to handle different and competing deadlines between Savage, the Class-1 Railroad, and the Customer’s logistics team.
• Able to work a 2 on - 2 off – 3 on, 2 off – 2 on - 3 off, 12 -hour night-time schedule.This will result in holidays and weekends being on rotation as well.
• Able to work with limited supervision – can accurately and efficiently create switch lists based on consistent needs.
• Understands the importance and demonstrates professionalism and customer service, quickly and professionally responds to day-to-day Customer needs.
• Ability to anticipate needs of the Operation/Managers/Team Members.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time-sensitive work assignments on a daily basis.
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with Customers and other Cando Team Members in person or via radio.
• Demonstrates a sense of ownership for responsibilities, understands the correct execution of their tasks have implications for the entire team.
• Positive attitude: treats others with fairness and respect – expects the same in return.
• Is honest in dealings with the customers, company, and employees.
• Attention to detail, self-motivated, and good organizational skills.
• Identify problem areas with Customers and work with manager to develop a resolution.

Education & Experience

• 2+ Years’ experience in a rail-centric facility required.
• Experience in logistics-sensitive administrative or supervisory tasks preferred.
• Background using SAP or equivalent Customer inventory systems preferred.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Office environment located in an industrial plant.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• May be asked to travel long distances, on occasion, for additional training or support.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.

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