What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Rail Operations position at Pacific Rail Services?
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Rail Coordinator
PRS Auto is growing, and we are looking for a Rail Coordinator to join our team at the Norfolk Southern rail terminal in Kansas City. This is a key operations role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating moving parts, leading from the front, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently.
If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of critical rail operations, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values teamwork, accountability, and promoting from within.
The Role
As a Rail Coordinator, you will be the central point of coordination for all rail movement activity within the terminal. You’ll work closely with railroad crews, terminal leadership, and operations teams to ensure trains are safely handled, properly positioned, and ready to meet customer demands.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also managing logistics, communication, and execution.
What You Will Do
(Same benefits as Ramp Supervisor – most begin after 60 days and the first of the following month):
If you’re ready for a stable, hands-on career with growth potential, PRS Auto wants to hear from you.
About Rail Management Services
One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads. With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.
Rail Coordinator
PRS Auto is growing, and we are looking for a Rail Coordinator to join our team at the Norfolk Southern rail terminal in Kansas City. This is a key operations role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating moving parts, leading from the front, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently.
If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of critical rail operations, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values teamwork, accountability, and promoting from within.
The Role
As a Rail Coordinator, you will be the central point of coordination for all rail movement activity within the terminal. You’ll work closely with railroad crews, terminal leadership, and operations teams to ensure trains are safely handled, properly positioned, and ready to meet customer demands.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also managing logistics, communication, and execution.
What You Will Do
- Track and monitor all inbound trains while maintaining direct communication with railroad crews.
- Coordinate daily switching operations to ensure railcars are in the right place at the right time.
- Direct the spotting of empty railcars for loading and loaded railcars for unloading.
- Coordinate movement of bad order railcars to repair tracks.
- Work with leadership to ensure the right equipment is available to meet daily production needs.
- Oversee the proper assembly of outbound trains, ensuring compliance with customer requirements (blocking, tonnage, air tests, etc.)
- Manage surplus railcars to keep terminal operations fluid and efficient.
- Support safe, compliant, and high-quality operations at all times.
- Assist with additional operational duties as needed.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of FRA rules and rail switching operations preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable using computers and learning site-specific systems.
- Previous rail, logistics, or operations experience is a plus—but not required for the right candidate.
- $26.00 per hour (Non-Union).
- Full-time position.
- Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday.
- Hours: 4:45 AM – 5:00 PM.
(Same benefits as Ramp Supervisor – most begin after 60 days and the first of the following month):
- Affordable healthcare plans including dental and vision.
- Free life insurance.
- Paid holidays and personal days.
- Boot reimbursement.
- 401K and vacation pay.
- Weekly pay.
- You will be employed by PRS Auto, not the railroad.
- Applicants must live within 45 minutes of the terminal.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
If you’re ready for a stable, hands-on career with growth potential, PRS Auto wants to hear from you.
About Rail Management Services
One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads. With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.
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