Port Arthur - Transloader (RAIL)

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Port Arthur, TX

14d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Railserve As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Role: This position is responsible for pumping liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids from tank cars. Why Join Our Team? We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer... Who we Are Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching, transloading, and material handling services — operating at over 75 locations in North America. We use our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing and production plants. But we're not just rail car movers; we also provide a number of other services which include: rail car loading, rail car unloading, track maintenance, inspection or repair and many others. Railserve is also a member company of The Marmon Group, a global organization comprised of three autonomous companies consisting of more than 175 independent manufacturing and service businesses. Marmon is part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world's largest, most successful, and best respected companies.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent)
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 assess 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.

Nice To Haves

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 man-way covers.
Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
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.
Install vapor release valves.
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.
Operates electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotive, interpreting train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations, and transporting freight.
Inspect locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
Receive starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
Observe track to detect obstructions.
Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
Must wear personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned.