Rail Yard Operator - Hands-On Logistics Pro

IRG Realty Advisors, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k)

Starting rate: $25.00

Job summary

Western Nevada Transload is hiring a Rail Yard Operator to support daily transloading and rail-yard operations at the Reno Lear facility. You will transfer materials between railcars and trucks, operate yard and material-handling equipment, assist with railcar movement and securement, and help maintain a safe, organized worksite.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, sound safety judgment, and teamwork in a busy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving requirements.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, instructions, and equipment operating requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating forklifts, material movers, yard equipment, or similar machinery preferred but not required.
• Prior OSHA, FRA, rail, transloading, warehouse, or industrial experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transfer materials from railcars using approved equipment and procedures.
• Inspect, secure, and prepare railcars for movement in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Safely operate yard trucks, railcar movers, forklifts, and other material‑handling tools for which you are trained and authorized.
• Complete required pre‑ and post‑shift equipment inspections; perform routine operator‑level maintenance and promptly report defects or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatch, coworkers, and office staff to maintain safe and efficient yard flow.
• Maintain situational awareness and follow all safety rules when working around railcars, vehicles, heavy equipment, and active tracks.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and participate in safety meetings, training, and incident reviews.
• Maintain work areas through track and yard cleanup, debris removal, de‑icing, and snow removal as conditions require.
• Document shift activity, communicate key updates, and support orderly shift transitions.
• Assist with other facility and rail-yard duties and help train new team members when assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Forklifts

Rail-yard equipment

Material movers

Job description

Western Nevada Transload is hiring a Rail Yard Operator to support daily transloading and rail-yard operations at the Reno Lear facility. You will transfer materials between railcars and trucks, operate yard and material-handling equipment, assist with railcar movement and securement, and help maintain a safe, organized worksite.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, sound safety judgment, and teamwork in a busy industrial setting.