Rail Loader (Transloader)

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Fort Saskatchewan, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; pumping liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids from tank cars; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; and timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars. Railserve is looking for passionate, safety conscious individuals to join our diverse team!

Requirements

Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team in a cooperative manner.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Able to follow directions from crew leaders, assistant site leader, site leaders, regional leaders, and any other member of the Railserve management team.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Military experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Verifies tank car numbers with loading instructions to ensure accurate placement of cars by crew.
Connects ground cable to carry off static electricity.
Removes and replaces or gives directions to another worker to open and close manway covers.
Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
Lowers gauge rod into tank or reads meter to verify specified volume of liquids to be unloaded.
Seals outlet valves on bottom and top of car.
Connects hose to bottom outlet valves on cars when unloading cars.
Starts pumps or turns valves to admit compressed air into tank car and force liquids into storage tanks.
Tests sample for specific gravity and records reading on unloading slip.
Cleans exterior of tank cars or tank trucks.
Inspects safety valve, vacuum relief valve, rubber gaskets on valves and cover plates, and replaces defective parts.
Must wear personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned.