Yardmaster Canadian Pacific Kansas City United States, Illinois, Bensenville 205 West Grand Avenue (Show on map) Sep 22, 2026 Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the Yardmaster position is to coordinate and oversee daily operational activities in the terminal

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plan and execute railcar processing and classification through hump and operations

Communicate with other railroads to obtain clearance to operate over tracks in a prompt and safe manner

Comply with all federal rules and regulations

Directly manager multiple switch crews, make up train builds and coordinate safe train movements within yard

Maintain records pertaining to yard operations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or general equivalency

Previous railway experience (Conductor/Engineer Certification preferred)

Ability to work under pressure and communicate well with others

Excel and lead in a fast paced, demanding environment

Knowledge of bargaining agreements used within the operation on the yard

Must be flexible with scheduling (Rotating shifts that can require days/nights/weekends)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background Investigation Criminal history check

Education verification

Driver's license verification and driving history

Social Security Number verification

Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID:

106521

Department:

Operations Southern Region

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Union

Location:

Bensenville, Illinois

Country:

United States

% of

Travel:

60-70%

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Positions:

1

Compensation Rate:

$48.08

Job Available to: Internal & External #

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