Yard Clerk

Overview

Prepares switch lists for train crews and operates keyboard or other data entry deviceto enter data into computer by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Types or writes switch lists to inform switching crew of railroad yard, location, disposition, and number of railroad cars to be switched for loading, unloading, makeup, and breakup of trains.
• Keeps record of and reports movement and disposition of railroad cars.
• Counts and records number of cars remaining in yard each day.
• Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen.
• Compares data entered with source documents, or reenters data in verification format on screen to detect errors.
• Deletes incorrectly entered data and reenters correct data.
• Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
• Telephones various personnel to verify arrival or location of railroad cars.
• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes call to appropriate official and places outgoing calls.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be familiar with operation of AS400 system and have valid driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Computer literate
• Type 25 average net words per minute

Employment Type: OTHER