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 Assistant Site Leader in Decatur to support daily rail switching and industrial site operations within an active rail environment.

This is a full-time operational leadership role responsible for assisting the Site Leader with employee supervision, safety compliance, workforce coordination, customer service, and day-to-day operational execution.

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

The Assistant Site Leader is responsible for working alongside the Site Leader to coordinate and support employees engaged in rail switching, railcar movement, transloading, track maintenance, railcar repair, in-plant trucking, and other industrial rail services. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe operations, supporting workforce development, and ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.

This position provides hands-on operational leadership in a fast-paced industrial environment and supports scheduling, employee training, reporting, operational coordination, and safety compliance activities. The Assistant Site Leader also helps oversee day-to-day operations while serving as a leadership resource for crews working throughout the site.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, organized, and comfortable leading teams in active industrial environments. Previous rail operations and leadership experience are preferred.

Railserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for advancement into higher operational leadership positions.

Schedule
• Schedule based on operational and customer needs
• Nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call responsibilities may be required

Compensation
$75,000.00 – $80,000.00 annually based on experience

Duties
• Assist the Site Leader with daily rail switching and site operations
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with company EH&S policies and safety procedures
• Train employees on operational procedures and safety practices
• Help supervise crews engaged in rail switching and industrial operations
• Maintain positive customer relationships and service standards
• Support operational scheduling and workforce planning
• Assist with payroll, fuel cost management, locomotive cost tracking, and operational expenses
• Help maintain purchase order systems and operational documentation
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with mechanical teams
• Assist with timekeeping, evaluations, operational reports, and investigations
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and employee development efforts
• Assist with addressing operational issues and employee concerns
• Support additional operational and leadership duties as assigned

Job Requirements
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of rail operations experience preferred
• 1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong teamwork and organizational abilities
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing and available to be on call to cover shifts as needed
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and within active industrial environments
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy equipment and materials
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Military experience is a plus

What We Offer (Benefits)
Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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
• Outdoor industrial rail yard environment
• Exposure to locomotives, railcars, moving mechanical equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and varying weather conditions
• Moderate physical activity required including walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
• Safety-sensitive leadership position requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety standards
• Position includes both operational field oversight and administrative responsibilities
• Frequent interaction with employees, customers, contractors, and operational leadership

Grow With Us
Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

#LI-DNI

Pay Range:

67,500.00 - 82,500.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.