Yard Signalman
Position Description
Job Title: Yard Signalman
Reports To: ICD Supervisor
Department Operations / Yard Management
Location Uganda, Ntinda
Interacts/Interfaces
with:
Internal: External:
• Head of Operations – ICD & COLOG
• Logistics Officers
• Operations team
• Equipment operators and ground
personnel
• Internal ICD clients
• URA officials
• UNBS officials
• External ICD clients
Job Summary
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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and Documentation
• Maintain clear radio communication with yard supervisors and equipment
operators.
• Record operational movements when required (time stamps, bays, equipment
used).
TNC-MP-JD-001 _
• Report delays or operational anomalies immediately.
Person Specification
Education, Training,
Skills & Experience
Education and Experience
• O-Level or A-Level Certificate (minimum).
• Safety training (OSH, defensive operations, signalling) preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in an ICD, depot or related environment.
Personal Attributes
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
• Physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods.
Key skills
• Excellent understanding of yard hand signals and radio communication codes.
• Good knowledge of container operations (loading, offloading, stacking).
• Basic problem-solving and incident-reporting ability.
How to Apply
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to
recruitment6@truenorthafrica.com with subject line Yard Signalman 13th November
2026
All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word