Rail Transload Operator — Outdoor, Hands-On, Day/Night Shifts

Cando Rail & Terminals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Technical & Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Health & Dental Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi‑purpose rail terminals.

The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations, transloading, logistics, or industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, switching instructions, and operational documentation.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform railcar switching, spotting, coupling, and uncoupling operations.
• Operate switches, derails, handbrakes, air hoses, and related rail equipment.
• Load and unload bulk liquid and dry products from railcars using pumps, hoses, conveyors, and transfer systems.
• Operate and inspect railcar loading and transloading equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections of track mobiles, braking systems, and safety devices.
• Perform yard checks and maintain accurate inventory documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment throughout the facility.
• Support preventative maintenance and minor repairs on transload and facility equipment.
• Enforce and promote all safety policies, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate operational or safety concerns promptly to supervisors.
• Assist with additional facility duties including site upkeep, painting, and general maintenance.
• Participate in ongoing operational and safety training initiatives.
• Travel to other transload terminals as needed to support operations.

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi‑purpose rail terminals.

The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train