Transload Operator (Gallup, NM)

CTI, Inc.•Gallup, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CTI is hiring a Transload Operator at its Gallup Terminal in New Mexico. The operator safely and promptly transfers bulk materials, including fly ash and lime, from railcars to trailers. This is a physically demanding, safety-sensitive role that involves working outdoors, operating throughout a consistent weekly shift that may be days or nights, using basic hand tools, and following site-specific personal protective equipment requirements. The operator communicates with CTI personnel by radio and electronically, reports railcar status and deliveries, troubleshoots equipment and systems, and makes quick, safe decisions. CTI is part of the mining and construction industries in the Southwest and has terminal locations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The role requires wearing required PPE and complying with respirator protocols. Respirators may be required for particular tasks; employees who must wear them must be clean-shaven daily. The position requires access to mine-site properties and successful completion of pre-employment drug screening. CTI also conducts ongoing random testing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Hold a valid driver's license.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a clean driving record with no more than two moving violations in the previous three years.
Have no major moving violations in the previous five years.
Pass the required pre-employment controlled-substance test.
Be authorized to access mine-site properties.
Be able to comply with respirator requirements, including being clean-shaven daily when required to wear a respirator.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, or moving up to 80 pounds; climbing stairs or ladders; working at elevations of 20 feet; and twisting, stretching, reaching, squatting, crawling, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Prior transloading experience.
General knowledge of railroad operations and familiarity with railcar brake systems.
Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions.
Basic computer knowledge.
A CDL with DQF; additional pay is offered for CDL holders with DQF.

Responsibilities

Load quicklime and fly ash from railcars into semi-trailers or double trailers.
Work outdoors and remain on foot for extended periods.
Wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy and site-specific procedures.
Troubleshoot the water system supplying eyewash and shower stations, as well as the generator and compressor.
Report railcar status and loads delivered to designated sites.
Communicate clearly with CTI personnel verbally and electronically, including by radio, text, and email.
Make quick decisions and respond efficiently and safely.
Use basic hand tools.