Liquid Transload Operator - San Bernardino
About The Position
The Liquid Transload Operator works in a safety-sensitive production environment and reports to the Liquid Transload Manager or designee. The role operates railcar-moving vehicles, interprets train orders, signals, rules, and regulations, transports petroleum and plastic products, and switches and places railcars for product transfer. The operator verifies alignment and equipment for transfers between railcars and bulk trucks and performs related rail and liquid-transload functions. The position is full time, with eight-hour shifts on a rotating schedule supporting 24-hour operations. The role requires physical labor, use of personal protective equipment, and work in outdoor conditions and at heights with harnessed fall protection. The hired individual is expected to support Plastic Express’ Operation Clean Sweep by helping prevent pellet, flake, and powder loss and promptly cleaning spills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to safely operate powered railcar-moving equipment and pass the site’s Powered Railcar Moving Equipment certification.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to perform basic mathematical equations.
- Mechanical, operational, and organizational skills.
- Ability to complete written documents and records.
- Excellent English communication, writing, and grammar skills.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Ability to work successfully in a team and independently, including managing multiple tasks without constant supervision.
- Customer-service orientation and ability to make independent decisions in the company’s best interest.
- Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, move up to 250 pounds, climb ladders, and work with hand tools.
- Ability to use fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and/or hear.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and to grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, and push.
- Near vision for reading finely printed documents; distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus at safe working distances.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of relevant transload or material-handling experience.
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Move and place railcars for product transfer from hopper or tank cars to bulk trucks.
- Verify tank car numbers against loading instructions to ensure correct placement.
- Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity.
- Remove and replace man-way covers, or direct another worker to do so.
- Inspect tank car exteriors for leaks or damage.
- Read meters to verify the specified volume of liquids unloaded.
- Seal outlet valves on the bottom and top of railcars.
- Connect hoses to bottom outlet valves when unloading cars.
- Start pumps or operate valves to admit compressed air into tank cars and force liquids into storage tanks.
- Install vapor release valves.
- Test samples for specific gravity and record readings on unloading slips.
- Clean the exterior of tank cars or tank trucks.
- Inspect safety valves, vacuum relief valves, rubber gaskets on valves, and cover plates; replace defective parts.
- Clean and report spills as needed.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Support Operation Clean Sweep by helping prevent product loss into the environment and promptly cleaning spills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Family health benefit packages after 90 days.
- Vacation pay after 90 days.
- Holiday pay after 90 days.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement program after 90 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
