Rail Transload Operator — Outdoor Role with Training

Cando Rail & Terminals; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Group Life Insurance

Health & Dental Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals, based in Petersburg, VA, is seeking a full-time on-site Transload Operator. The role involves safely switching, loading, and unloading railcars and ensuring compliance with safety procedures while maintaining equipment and facility standards.

Ideal candidates have rail or industrial experience, strong teamwork and customer service skills, and a valid driver's license. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered to support a safe, productive work

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations, transloading, logistics, or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience operating locomotives, railcars, or transload equipment considered an asset.
• Ability to safely work around hazardous materials and heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, switching instructions, and operational documentation.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

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.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment throughout the facility.
• Travel to other transload terminals as needed to support operations.

Skills

Rail operations

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Safety procedures reading

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals, based in Petersburg, VA, is seeking a full-time on-site Transload Operator. The role involves safely switching, loading, and unloading railcars and ensuring compliance with safety procedures while maintaining equipment and facility standards.

Ideal candidates have rail or industrial experience, strong teamwork and customer service skills, and a valid driver's license. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered to support a safe, productive work