Rail Management Services
Terminal Manager - Prep & Mechanical
Louisville, Kentucky•Full-time
$75,000 - $80,000 annually
$75,000 - $80,000 annually
About the Job
Terminal Manager - Prep & Mechanical
Pacific Rail Services (PRS)
Louisville, KY
$75,000 - $80,000 per year (based on experience)
Full-Time
Pacific Rail Services (PRS)
Louisville, KY
$75,000 - $80,000 per year (based on experience)
Full-Time
Join Our Team:
Pacific Rail Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Terminal Manager – Prep & Mechanical to lead terminal operations in Louisville, KY. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, mechanical activities, maintenance programs, safety initiatives, customer relations, and workforce management while ensuring operational excellence and profitability.
Pacific Rail Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Terminal Manager – Prep & Mechanical to lead terminal operations in Louisville, KY. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, mechanical activities, maintenance programs, safety initiatives, customer relations, and workforce management while ensuring operational excellence and profitability.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and supervise terminal employees and mechanical personnel.
- Oversee rail yard, terminal, and maintenance operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinate customer, vendor, and driver activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, labor agreements, and government requirements.
- Foster a strong safety culture through audits, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Manage equipment and vehicle repair and maintenance activities.
- Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, and union representatives.
- Support hiring, training, employee development, and disciplinary procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Experience in terminal, rail, transportation, warehouse, logistics, or mechanical operations preferred.
- Experience supervising employees in a union environment is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and labor relations is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to multitask and make sound operational decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, scheduling, and reporting systems.
Work Environment:
- Combination of office, terminal, rail yard, and outdoor work environments.
- Frequent interaction with equipment, vehicles, and field personnel.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
- Ability to work safely around moving equipment and active operations.
Why Join PRS:
- Competitive salary.
- Leadership opportunity with a growing transportation company.
- Stable, full-time career with advancement potential.
- Dynamic work environment where your leadership makes a direct impact.