Yard Signalman

Yard Signalman
Reports To: ICD supervisor
Department Operations / Yard Management, ICD/Container Yard.
Location Ntinda ,Kampala
Interacts/Interfaces with:
Internal: 
• Operations
• Logistics Officers

External:
• URA &UNBS Officials

Job Purpose
The Yard Signalman ensures the safe and efficient movement, positioning, and stacking of
containers and trucks within the yard by providing accurate hand signals, radio instructions,
and coordination with equipment operators and ground personnel.

Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
• Guide trucks, forklifts, reach-stackers, cranes, and shunters using correct and
recognized hand signals.
• Ensure safe distances between equipment, personnel, and cargo during operations.
• Report unsafe acts, near misses, and equipment defects immediately.
Equipment & Traffic Coordination.
• Direct trucks to loading, offloading, parking, and inspection zones.
• Support shunting operations by guiding equipment positioning.
• Coordinate with forklift/reach-stacker operators to align with container bays.
• Ensure smooth traffic flow to prevent congestion and accidents.
Container & Yard Operations
• Assist in identifying and confirming container numbers before loading/offloading.
• Verify bay locations and guide operators to correct stack positions.
• Support physical checks of container condition (if assigned).
• Relay instructions between the logistics officers and ground operators.
Communication & Documentation
• Maintain clear radio communication with yard supervisors and equipment
operators.
• Record operational movements when required (time stamps, bays, equipment
used).
• Report delays or operational anomalies immediately.

Performance Review Process
• Monthly KPI Review with Head of Operations ICD & COLOG.
• Quarterly Performance Evaluation.
• Annual Appraisal

Person Specification
Education, Training,
Skills & Experience
Experience
• At least two years experience in an ICD or depot or related environment
Education
• O-Level or A-Level Certificate (minimum).
• Safety training (OSH, defensive operations, signalling) preferred.
Skills & Competencies
• Excellent understanding of yard hand signals and radio communication codes.
• Good knowledge of container operations (loading, offloading, stacking).
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
• Basic problem-solving and incident-reporting ability.
• Physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods

How to Apply
• You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to
oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with subject line Yard Signalman by 24th April
2026.
• All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word.