Rail Operator (Douglas)

Twin Eagle Terminals Holdings, LLC • Douglas, WY

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About The Position

The Rail Operator oversees rail operations at the terminal and assists with loading and unloading hazardous and non-hazardous liquids and dry bulk materials. The role includes administrative and general labor duties, safely switching railcars in the yard, ensuring safe train movement, and conducting efficient loading operations.

The position also involves operating transloading equipment, inspecting railcars and equipment, maintaining accurate product weights and volumes, preventing contamination, completing computer-based safety and maintenance records, and performing general maintenance and housekeeping. The Rail Operator may assist other areas of the transload terminal and perform additional duties assigned by the Terminal Manager.

Requirements

• Previous rail experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Commitment to maintaining Twin Eagle’s safety culture, including participating in safety training, following personal protective equipment requirements, and handling materials safely.
• Professional interaction and collaboration with team members and third-party personnel.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math proficiency, and computer systems proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work at various heights, including on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
• Physical capability to climb, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit, stand, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods during a shift.
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods.
• Ability to work in extreme weather, including rain, snow, wind, and extreme cold or hot temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Receive information and act on oral or written instructions communicated through various devices.
• Climb on and off equipment; set and release hand brakes; couple and uncouple air hoses; and operate knuckles to couple and uncouple railcars.
• Participate in team meetings, communicate daily plans, complete daily job safety analyses, and follow operating procedures and safety policies.
• Judge and control railcar speed and clearance distances.
• Operate track switches and other equipment to route trains within yards or on the road.
• Check switch points for proper alignment.
• Switch and spot cars and determine train make-up.
• Monitor track conditions, including broken rails, defective switches, and weather-related problems; walk tracks to perform inspections and checks.
• Report damage or maintenance issues with rail equipment.
• Assist other areas of the transload terminal as needed and perform other duties assigned by the Terminal Manager.
• Operate transloading equipment, including air compressors, portable transfer pumps, portable conveyor systems, and front end loaders.
• Safely transload hazardous and non-hazardous liquids and dry bulk products.
• Inspect railcars for visual defects and safety concerns; calibrate equipment to ensure accurate product weights and volume capture and to prevent contamination.
• Complete safety and maintenance inspections through computer-based data entry.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping, including greasing, sweeping, mopping, and mowing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED