Propane Terminal Operator

GrizzlyTrek Group; Dorset (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group is hiring a Propane Terminal Operator for our client’s propane rail terminal in East Dorset, Vermont. The position is full-time and permanent, with pay $25 to $32 per hour based on experience. On-call coverage is required.

You will unload propane railcars, transfer product, inspect equipment, and maintain safe, on-schedule operations in outdoor Vermont winters. Certifications such as Vermont LP-gas and hazmat training are required before working independently.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hoses, valves, pumps, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Reliable attendance and availability for on-call schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Unload propane railcars and perform product transfers per procedures.
• Inspect hoses, unloading arms, connections, and valves before use and report issues.
• Record temperatures, pressures, levels, and transfer paperwork accurately.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and terminal staff to keep product moving safely.
• Follow safety procedures, PPE, HazCom, and lockout/tagout protocols.

Job description

Propane Terminal Operator | $25 to $32 USD/hr | East Dorset, VT

Hiring now.

GrizzlyTrek is hiring a full-time, permanent Propane Terminal Operator for our valued client's propane rail terminal in East Dorset, Vermont. You will unload propane railcars, transfer product, inspect transfer equipment and keep daily terminal operations safe and on schedule. Pay is $25 to $32 USD per hour based on relevant experience and qualifications, and on-call coverage is required.

At a Glance

• Pay $25 to $32 USD per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications
• Position Type Full-time, permanent
• Location Propane rail terminal, East Dorset, Vermont
• Schedule On-call coverage required, including evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Certification Vermont LP-gas certification for your assigned duties, plus DOT hazardous materials and site safety training before you work independently. PERC training preferred.

The Site

Propane arrives at a rail terminal in pressurized railcars (tank cars). Operators unload each car through hoses or unloading arms connected to its liquid and vapor valves, and move the product through pumps and piping into storage and out to transport trucks. The work is outdoors and runs through Vermont winters.

What You'll Do

Railcar unloading and product transfers

• Unload propane railcars and carry out product transfers in accordance with your training and the terminal's approved procedures
• Before connecting, confirm each railcar is protected against movement (handbrake set, wheels chocked, track access secured with a derail or switch lock, blue caution signs in place) and check it for damage, legible markings and matching shipping papers
• Inspect hoses, unloading arms, connections, valves, pumps, compressors and related transfer equipment before use, and report leaks, defects and unsafe conditions at once
• Monitor transfers, including pressure, product levels and equipment condition, to prevent overfilling and unintended releases, and use emergency shutoffs as trained
• Perform odorization checks and sampling as the terminal's procedures require
• You will be working at heights on top of rail cars.

Records and coordination

• Record storage tank temperature, pressure and liquid level readings, and keep operating logs, inspection records, inventory figures and product-transfer paperwork accurate
• Coordinate with transport truck drivers, railroad crews and terminal staff to keep product moving safely

Site safety

• Keep loading areas, walkways and access routes safe and clear, including snow and ice removal in winter
• Handle routine housekeeping and basic equipment maintenance within your training and authorization
• Follow PPE, hazard communication (HazCom), lockout/tagout and emergency procedures. Stop work and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Respond to call-outs as assigned under the terminal's on-call schedule

What You Bring

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence working with hoses, valves, pumps and industrial equipment
• Able to follow written procedures, keep accurate records and communicate clearly with coworkers and drivers
• Dependable attendance and availability for the assigned on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to perform the essential duties safely, including outdoor work in varying weather and winter conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Certifications and Training

Required before the work they cover

• Vermont LP-gas certification from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety, for the duties you are assigned. You must hold it, or obtain it, before you perform any work that requires certification.
• Applicable DOT hazardous materials (hazmat employee) training and site-specific safety training, completed before you work independently in covered duties

Preferred

• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) Education Program (PEP) training covering propane fundamentals, bulk plant operations and railcar unloading, or completion of the National Propane Gas Association's Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). Vermont accepts both CETP and PEP records toward its gas certifications.

Nice to Have

• Experience in propane, fuel handling, rail terminal operations or a comparable industrial environment
• Skid-steer operating experience and documented safety training
• Current First Aid/CPR certification

Why Operators Take This Job

This is a permanent, full-time seat with a posted pay range and hands-on work with real equipment. PERC training, Vermont LP-gas certification and DOT hazmat training are credentials that stay with you for your whole career.

About GrizzlyTrek

GrizzlyTrek Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by federal or Vermont law.