Propane Terminal Operator

Grizzlytrek Group • Dorset, VT

8d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

GrizzlyTrek is hiring a full-time, permanent Propane Terminal Operator for a client's propane rail terminal in East Dorset, Vermont. The operator unloads propane railcars, transfers product, inspects transfer equipment, and helps keep terminal operations safe and on schedule. The position pays $25 to $32 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications, and requires on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

The work takes place outdoors at a rail terminal where propane arrives in pressurized tank cars and is transferred through hoses or unloading arms, pumps, and piping into storage and transport trucks. Work includes Vermont winter conditions. Required certifications and training must be completed before performing the duties they cover or working independently in covered duties.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence working with hoses, valves, pumps, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with coworkers and drivers.
• Dependable attendance and availability for the assigned on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform essential duties safely outdoors in varying weather and winter conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Hold or obtain Vermont LP-gas certification from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety for assigned duties before performing work requiring certification.
• Complete applicable DOT hazardous materials employee training and site-specific safety training before working independently in covered duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in propane, fuel handling, rail terminal operations, or a comparable industrial environment.
• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) Education Program training covering propane fundamentals, bulk plant operations, and railcar unloading, or completion of the National Propane Gas Association's Certified Employee Training Program (CETP).
• Skid-steer operating experience and documented safety training.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Unload propane railcars and conduct product transfers according to training and approved terminal procedures.
• Before connecting to a railcar, verify that it is secured against movement, including handbrake, wheel chocks, track access protection, and blue caution signs; inspect the car for damage and legible markings, and verify shipping papers.
• Inspect hoses, unloading arms, connections, valves, pumps, compressors, and other transfer equipment before use; promptly report leaks, defects, and unsafe conditions.
• Monitor transfer pressure, product levels, and equipment condition to prevent overfilling and unintended releases; use emergency shutoffs as trained.
• Perform odorization checks and sampling as required by terminal procedures.
• Record storage tank temperature, pressure, and liquid-level readings; maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, inventory figures, and product-transfer paperwork.
• Coordinate with transport truck drivers, railroad crews, and terminal staff to keep product moving safely.
• Keep loading areas, walkways, and access routes safe and clear, including removing snow and ice in winter.
• Perform routine housekeeping and basic equipment maintenance within training and authorization.
• Follow PPE, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency procedures; stop work and promptly report unsafe conditions.
• Respond to call-outs as assigned under the terminal's on-call schedule.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Posted pay range of $25 to $32 per hour.
• PERC training, Vermont LP-gas certification, and DOT hazmat training are described as career-long credentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed