Transload Operator

Transload Operator

Road & Rail Services
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Start a Career in Rail & Industrial Operations

Road & Rail Services is hiring dependable, safety-focused Transload Operators to join our terminal operations team.

This could be a great opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing, chemical plants, refineries, railroad operations, construction, industrial maintenance, warehousing, transportation, material handling, or other outdoor industrial environments.

Previous transloading experience is helpful, but we are also interested in mechanically inclined candidates who are comfortable learning new equipment and following detailed safety procedures.

What You'll Do

As a Transload Operator, your responsibilities may include:

Safely transfer hazardous and non-hazardous materials between railcars and tanker trucks

Connect and disconnect hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and transfer lines

Inspect railcars, trucks, hoses, seals, valves, and transfer equipment before use

Monitor product transfers to maintain proper flow and identify potential problems

Climb railcars and tanker trailers to inspect, connect, and secure equipment

Prepare products for transfer through heating, sparging, sampling, and other required processes

Collect product samples and assist with quality checks when required

Operate pumps, heaters, golf carts, small tractors, and other terminal equipment

Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance concerns

Assist with preventive maintenance and basic mechanical repairsFollow company, customer, EPA, FRA, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements

What We're Looking For

We're looking for employees who take safety seriously and can be trusted to follow established procedures.

Qualified candidates should have:

Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Strong attention to detail

Ability to complete required paperwork accurately

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Willingness to work around hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Ability to work outdoors throughout the year

Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

Previous railroad, transloading, chemical, industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, or equipment-operation experience is a plus.

Physical & Work Requirements

This is a physically active outdoor position. Employees must be able to:

Work outdoors in changing weather conditions

Climb and work at heights of approximately 15–20 feet

Frequently bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and climb

Walk on gravel, ballast, and other uneven surfaces

Walk up to 5 miles within a 3-hour period and occasionally up to 10 miles during a shift

Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 60 pounds

Safely handle hoses and industrial transfer equipment

Wear required respiratory protection

Wear full protective or hazmat equipment when required

Hear, understand, and communicate safety instructions in an active industrial environment

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour

Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE)

Veteran-friendly workplace

Grow With Road & Rail Services

Road & Rail Services has been providing rail-related services since 1987. Our teams support railroads, manufacturers, terminals, and industrial customers through terminal operations, plant services, rail asset maintenance, and other specialized services.

Apply today to start your career as a Transload Operator with Road & Rail Services.

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