Transload Operator

Road & Rail Services•East Chicago, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring dependable, safety-focused Transload Operators to join our terminal operations team. This could be a great opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing, chemical plants, refineries, railroad operations, construction, industrial maintenance, warehousing, transportation, material handling, or other outdoor industrial environments. Previous transloading experience is helpful, but we are also interested in mechanically inclined candidates who are comfortable learning new equipment and following detailed safety procedures.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Strong attention to detail
Ability to complete required paperwork accurately
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Willingness to work around hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Ability to work outdoors throughout the year
Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
Work outdoors in changing weather conditions
Climb and work at heights of approximately 15–20 feet
Frequently bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and climb
Walk on gravel, ballast, and other uneven surfaces
Walk up to 5 miles within a 3-hour period and occasionally up to 10 miles during a shift
Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 60 pounds
Safely handle hoses and industrial transfer equipment
Wear required respiratory protection
Wear full protective or hazmat equipment when required
Hear, understand, and communicate safety instructions in an active industrial environment

Nice To Haves

Previous transloading experience
Previous railroad, transloading, chemical, industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, or equipment-operation experience

Responsibilities

Safely transfer hazardous and non-hazardous materials between railcars and tanker trucks
Connect and disconnect hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and transfer lines
Inspect railcars, trucks, hoses, seals, valves, and transfer equipment before use
Monitor product transfers to maintain proper flow and identify potential problems
Climb railcars and tanker trailers to inspect, connect, and secure equipment
Prepare products for transfer through heating, sparging, sampling, and other required processes
Collect product samples and assist with quality checks when required
Operate pumps, heaters, golf carts, small tractors, and other terminal equipment
Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance concerns
Assist with preventive maintenance and basic mechanical repairs
Follow company, customer, EPA, FRA, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements