Rail Terminal Operator

Team Services LLC; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Services LLC is seeking a Rail Terminal Operator to support industrial rail operations at customer terminals. You will work with facility personnel and supervision to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading tank rail cars, performing inspections, and recording logs while adhering to OSHA, DOT, and EPA rules. Valid credentials such as TWIC and a valid license strengthen candidacy, with potential for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain.
• Rail car loading/terminal experience is a plus but not required.
• Clean motor vehicle record with limited violations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tank rail cars by connecting hoses and loading lines according to safety standards.
• Perform pre-transfer inspections of valves, fittings, and safety devices to prevent leaks.
• Gauge and measure product levels; verify volumes against manifests and bills of lading.
• Coordinate with site leadership on product lineup and workplans.
• Monitor flow, pressures, and temperatures; respond to operational anomalies promptly.
• Conduct routine maintenance and housekeeping on pumps, hoses, valves, grounding, and spill containment.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, EPA rules and PPE requirements; respond to spills or equipment failures.
• Complete logs, shipping papers, and inventory reports; report defects or hazards.

Skills

Outdoor work safety

PPE compliance

Manual handling

Detail orientation

Endurance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TWIC card

Job description

The Rail Terminal Operator will support industrial rail operations at customer terminals and facilities. The position works closely with facility personnel and supervision to maintain safe, efficient operations.

• Load and unload tank rail cars by connecting and disconnecting loading arms, hoses, and transfer lines to safety load and unload liquid cargo from tank rail cars in accordance with facility and environmental standards.
• Perform pre-transfer inspections by conducting thorough inspections of tank rail cars before loading or unloading – checking valves, fittings, hatches, and safety appliances to ensure equipment integrity and prevent leaks or spills.
• Gauge and measure product levels by measuring tank car levels before and after transfer operations using gauging tapes, meters, or automated systems; calculate quantities and verify volumes against shipping manifests and bills of lading.
• Coordinate with site leadership to validate tank car product lineup and workplans.
• Oversee the continuous flow of product during loading and unloading cycles, monitoring pressures, temperatures, and flow rates to respond immediately to any operational anomalies.
• Perform routine maintenance as directed by site leadership, minor maintenance, and general housekeeping on pumps, hoses, valves, grounding systems, and spill containment equipment at the terminal racks.
• Strictly adhere to federal regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA), facility safety protocols, and proper PPE requirements – including fall protection, respiratory gear, and hazardous materials handling procedures.
• Act promptly and according to emergency action plans in the event of a spill, leak, or equipment failure; utilize spill kits, emergency shut-off valves, and containment systems.
• Accurately complete daily logs, seal records, hazardous material shipping papers, and inventory reports; report any equipment defects or safety hazards to supervisors immediately.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS

• Ability to work safely outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to wear PPE without restriction.
• Ability to lift, pull, and drag heavy transfer hoses (up to 50+ lbs), connect/disconnect heavy fittings, and operate manual valves and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching in confined trailer spaces

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• TWIC card (or ability to obtain, depending on job site).
• Prior rail car loading, terminal, or industrial experience a plus, but not required.
• Appropriate motor vehicle record with no more than three minor moving violations; no drug-or alcohol related offenses; and no serious/major moving violations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Physical demands may at times exceed those listed below. Employees are required to adhere to all Company safety guidelines and ask for assistance when performing a task they feel exceeds their ability to safely perform the task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
• Demonstrate performance towards Operational Excellence.
• Must be able to work 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting/standing/walking: ½ hour at a time – 6-12 hours per job.
• Climbing ladders or stairs.
• Reaching / bending / kneeling / squatting.
• Hand grasping, pulling, pushing

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and employees are exposed to outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat and humidity.