Yard Clerk

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get 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.

Are you skilled at multi-tasking and have an eye for detail? Do you enjoy helping your coworkers perform their best work while up against a deadline?
If the answer is yes, we invite you to explore a career with the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway (CRANDIC Rail).

CRANDIC Rail, an Alliant Energy company, is currently seeing a Yard Manager/Clerk to work out of their Cedar Rapids, IA facility. This position is responsible for the daily communication with train crews, tracking of railcar inventory and directly interacting and planning with internal departments and CRANDIC’s customers.

• This is a bargaining unit position

• This position may require a shift rotation of 1st, 2nd and 3rd, or the working of a 2nd or 3rd shift. Working weekends and holidays is required.

• This position is eligible for Federal Railroad Retirement benefits.

Job Responsibilities

• Create work orders for train crews.

• Communicate with connecting railroads on interchanges.

• Build a strong culture of employee engagement.

• Keep track of railcar inventory and collaborate with train crews on blocking instructions.

• Verify customer spots and releases are accurate.

• Perform yard inventory checks

• Create turnovers and job safety briefings with various crews and coworkers.

• Communicate with Supervisor of Train Operations and assist with projects and operations as needed.

• Complete and remit all required reports and communication in a timely manner, both orally and written.

• Read and respond to emails timely and accurately.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience managing and interfacing with internal and external customers.

• Ability to work independently in an unsupervised environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

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Travero is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

All candidates selected for employment with Travero and/or Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and affiliates is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.94 – $35.62 per hour

Work Location: In person