Transload Operator

Cando • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking a Transload Operator to provide safe and efficient railcar switching and transloading services. The role includes switching, spotting, coupling, and uncoupling railcars; loading and unloading bulk liquid and dry products; operating and inspecting rail and transloading equipment; and supporting facility upkeep and preventative maintenance. Operators are expected to follow safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, communicate operational or safety concerns to supervisors, participate in ongoing training, and travel to other transload terminals as needed. The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and repetitive physical tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely work around hazardous materials and heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, switching instructions, and operational documentation.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical capability to climb railcars, lift and handle hoses, apply handbrakes, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Must successfully complete required certifications, medical clearances, and drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rail operations, transloading, logistics, or industrial environments.
• Experience operating locomotives, railcars, or transload equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform railcar switching, spotting, coupling, and uncoupling operations.
• Operate switches, derails, handbrakes, air hoses, and related rail equipment.
• Load and unload bulk liquid and dry products from railcars using pumps, hoses, conveyors, and transfer systems.
• Operate and inspect railcar loading and transloading equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections of track mobiles, braking systems, and safety devices.
• Perform yard checks and maintain accurate inventory documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment throughout the facility.
• Support preventative maintenance and minor repairs on transload and facility equipment.
• Enforce and promote safety policies, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promptly communicate operational or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with facility duties, including site upkeep, painting, and general maintenance.
• Participate in ongoing operational and safety training initiatives.
• Travel to other transload terminals as needed to support operations.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Technical and leadership training programs.
• Award-winning safety culture.
• Group life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Health and dental benefits, including voluntary options.

What This Job Offers

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