Yardmaster- Brandenburg, KY

marmon; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid employee and dependentin

Company-paid sickness and accident

401(k) with company match

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Prescription safety wear

Holiday pay

Vacation

Marmon employee discount program

Job summary

Railserve, part of Marmon Holdings, is hiring a dependable Yardmaster in Brandenburg to coordinate daily rail switching and loading. The role combines operational oversight with administrative coordination in a fast-paced industrial yard, ensuring railcars are safely moved, loaded, and documented.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in logistics or transportation, strong communication, and the ability to work rotating day/night shifts outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-2 years of administrative, logistics, or transportation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily rail switching and loading operations.
• Place and pull railcars according to switching schedules.
• Maintain train logs and operational tracking data.
• Record railcar seals and loading information.
• Monitor bad-order railcars.
• Prepare and distribute reports and load data.
• Communicate instructions via radio.
• Coordinate documentation including track lists and bills of lading.
• Support customer communication and operational coordination.
• Perform general administrative duties.
• Occasionally inspect railcars outdoors in the yard.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures.
• Support additional operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Multitasking ability

Teamwork and collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Terminal Boss/Yardmaster software

Job description

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Railserve is hiring a dependable and safety-focused Yardmaster in Brandenburg to support daily rail switching and loading operations within an industrial rail environment. This is a full-time, hands-on operational role critical to ensuring railcars are safely coordinated, loaded, documented, and moved efficiently to meet customer and operational requirements.

Who We Are

Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve

Job Description

The Yardmaster is responsible for coordinating daily rail switching and loading operations to ensure all railcars reach their destination safely and on schedule. This role works closely with operations personnel, customers, and site leadership to manage railcar movement, loading coordination, reporting, and operational communication throughout the shift.

This position combines operational oversight with administrative coordination in a fast-paced industrial environment. Responsibilities include maintaining train logs, tracking railcar status, coordinating loading activity, handling documentation, and communicating movement instructions through radio and reporting systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working both indoors and outdoors in an active rail yard environment. Previous experience in logistics, industrial operations, rail, or transportation environments is preferred.

Railserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for long-term growth in rail operations and leadership.

Schedule

• 4 days on / 4 days off rotating day-to-night schedule
• 12-hour shifts

Compensation

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience

Duties

• Coordinate daily rail switching and loading operations
• Place and pull railcars according to switching schedules
• Maintain train logs and operational tracking data
• Assign and record railcar seals and loading information
• Monitor and track bad-order railcars
• Prepare and distribute reports, load data, and operational paperwork
• Communicate railcar movement and loading instructions via radio
• Coordinate documentation including track lists, inspections, load reports, and bills of lading
• Support customer communication and operational coordination
• Perform general administrative and reporting duties
• Occasionally inspect railcars and equipment outdoors in the rail yard
• Maintain compliance with all company and customer safety procedures
• Support additional operational duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of administrative, logistics, industrial, or transportation experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
• Experience with Terminal Boss and/or Yardmaster software preferred
• Ability to work rotating day/night schedules
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and within active rail yard environments
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Reliable transportation required
• Military experience is a plus

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information

• Industrial indoor and outdoor work environment
• Exposure to railcars, locomotives, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, dust, and industrial noise
• Frequent walking within active rail yard environments
• Safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with operating procedures and customer requirements
• Position may require outdoor work i