Yardmaster

CPKC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Yardmaster to coordinate daily terminal operations, including railcar processing, classification, and safety compliance. This role requires strong communication and leadership in a union environment.

You will manage multiple switch crews, coordinate train builds, and ensure adherence to federal regulations, with rotating shifts and a path toward conductor/engineer certification if desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Railway experience; Conductor/Engineer Certification preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate well.
• Excel and lead in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Knowledge of bargaining agreements used within the operation on the yard.
• Flexible with scheduling (rotating days/nights/weekends).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute railcar processing and classification.
• Coordinate with other railroads to obtain clearance to operate safely.
• Comply with all federal rules and regulations.
• Manage multiple switch crews, assemble trains and coordinate safe movements.
• Maintain records pertaining to yard operations.

Skills

Work under pressure

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Bargaining agreements

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Conductor/Engineer Certification

Job description

Posting Start Date: 9/4/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the Yardmaster position is to coordinate and oversee daily operational activities in the terminal

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and execute railcar processing and classification through hump and operations
• Communicate with other railroads to obtain clearance to operate over tracks in a prompt and safe manner
• Comply with all federal rules and regulations
• Directly manager multiple switch crews, make up train builds and coordinate safe train movements within yard
• Maintain records pertaining to yard operations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Previous railway experience (Conductor/Engineer Certification preferred)
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate well with others
• Excel and lead in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Knowledge of bargaining agreements used within the operation on the yard
• Must be flexible with scheduling (Rotating shifts that can require days/nights/weekends)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106436
• Department: Operations Southern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade:
• Job Available to: Internal