Cement Terminal Operator: Hands-On Loader & Unloader

CalPortland; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Retirement program

Job summary

CalPortland is hiring a Cement Terminal Operator to assist unloading cement from trucks and rail cars at the terminal, with hands-on operation of terminal equipment and familiarity with bulk cargo operations. The role requires safety-conscious work in accordance with environmental policies.

Responsibilities include operating loading systems, monitoring product flow, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the team to ensure efficient terminal operations.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Physical requirements: able to work in confined spaces, climb to elevations of 10 to 100 ft, lift up to 100 lbs.
• Experience with air, electrical, and hand tools (chipping guns, jackhammers, wrenches, grinders, drills).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate moving equipment to spot and unload cement and/or fly ash railcars.
• Load and unload bulk tanker trucks and railcars using an automated loading system; operate a computer billing system.
• Perform tasks ensuring efficient operation of the cement terminal.
• Maintain mobile equipment (tires, brakes, oil pressure).
• Assist other terminal operators in repairs, installations, maintenance and operations of terminal equipment.
• Operate weigh devices as Weigh Master.
• Operate mobile equipment (forklift, manlift, railcar mover).
• Monitor product movement to/from storage tanks and coordinate with others for continuous flow.
• Record operating data (quantities pumped, gauge readings, times).
• Keep cement plant facilities clean and orderly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CalPortland is hiring a Cement Terminal Operator to assist unloading cement from trucks and rail cars at the terminal, with hands-on operation of terminal equipment and familiarity with bulk cargo operations. The role requires safety-conscious work in accordance with environmental policies.

Responsibilities include operating loading systems, monitoring product flow, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the team to ensure efficient terminal operations.