Transloader

Railserve, Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in rail operations as a vital team member. You will be responsible for operating locomotives and performing transloading duties while ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. This role requires a mix of technical skills and strong communication abilities, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the rail industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of transloading experience required.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Superior communication skills with good active listening.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotive.
• Verify placement of tank cars and unloading procedures.
• Perform safety checks and maintenance on vehicles.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join a team where People make the difference!As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

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II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Lowers gauge rod into tank or 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.
• 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.
• 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.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent) required. 1+ years of transloading experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Superior 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.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.