Employment Opportunity
Yardmaster Trainee
Transportation Department
Position Summary:
Yardmaster training consists of two distinct phases.
Phase-1 is 80 hours of non-compensated training which will be scheduled for one weekday and one Saturday or Sunday each week for a period of five weeks. Satisfactory completion of Phase-I training is required to enter Phase-2, which is compensated.
Phase-2 is 230 days of training in specifically designated LIRR storage yards and/or terminals. Trainees must qualify on all applicable storage yards and/or terminals to be promoted to Extra Yardmaster.
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all equipment, personnel and activity within his/her storage yard.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, placement and delivery of equipment.
- Responsible for assembling train consists in accordance with predetermined service requirements.
- Supervises yard crews and is responsible for all activity within his/her storage yard.
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate records, train movement logs, time and attendance, sick and accident reports.
- Required to work various shifts, days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Minimum Requirements:
- A demonstrated willingness to assume responsibility for personnel and equipment.
Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience in transportation operations.
- Prior supervisory experience and the ability to develop rapport with subordinates.
Code: YT
Due Date: July 16, 2007
We offer competitive salaries and an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including:
Dental Coverage
Vision Care
Life Insurance
Comprehensive Sick Leave Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Vacation/Personal Leave Days
Transportation Pass Privileges
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement
Pension Plan
In house training seminars
Application Process:
Please send your resume and salary history, indicating the code following the position of interest. Email your resume to resumes@lirr.org as a Microsoft Word compatible attachment including the position of interest in the email subject line. If you cannot email your resume, mail your resume to:
Jamaica Station
Jamaica, N.Y. 11435
ATTENTION: Human Resources-SR
Mail code 1155-IT-NET
The Long Island Rail Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. As such, we encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.
Only those whose applications are under consideration will be contacted.
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