Senior Transloading Operator

Trinity Industries; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI Logistics, a TrinityRail subsidiary, seeks a Senior Transloading Operator for its Rochester, NY terminal. You will operate transloading equipment, manage multiple commodities, and ensure safety while coordinating with drivers and the team.

Role requires 5 years of transloading experience, strong safety focus, and ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Some shifts, overtime, and PPE use are expected.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transloading or industrial operations.
• Advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with forklifts, pumps, hoses, valves, and other industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, especially in hazardous material handling.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical labor.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Ability to read gauges, follow SOPs, and maintain logs.
• Basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Basic computer or tablet skills for logging data and reports.
• Train new employees.
• Effectively communicate with clients and management.
• Forklift certification
• HAZMAT training
• OSHA safety training
• May involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate transloading equipment and manage multiple commodities.
• Monitor and control material flow for safety and efficiency.
• Inspect equipment for leaks, wear, or damage.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Perform railcar inspections and ancillary tasks.
• Cross-train in other transloading methods.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations.
• Maintain logs of materials, quantities, and transfer times.
• Coordinate with drivers and team members for logistics.
• Complete pre- and post-inspections and necessary documentation.
• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Assist with loading/unloading and later conduct independent loads.
• Learn safety protocols and equipment operation.
• Perform manual labor such as connecting hoses and staging materials.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Monday–Friday 6 am–4:30 pm; overtime and weekends may be required.

Skills

Transloading operations

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Reading gauges

Data logging

Training others

Hazmat awareness

OSHA training

PPE compliance

Shift work

Tools

Pumps

Hoses

Valves

Gauges

Job description

Job Description - Senior Transloading Operator (2600960)

Job Description

Senior Transloading Operator - (2600960)

Description

RSI Logistics, a subsidiary of TrinityRail, is seeking a Senior Transloading Operator for our Rochester, NY rail transload terminal.

ATransloading Operatoris responsible for transferring bulk materials—such as liquids, gases, grains, or other commodities—from one mode of transportation to another. This role is common in industries like oil and gas, agriculture, rail and trucking logistics, and shipping terminals.

What you’ll do:

• Independently operate transloading equipment (multiple types of equipment and manage all commodities).
• Monitor and control the flow of materials during transloading to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Inspect equipment and connections for leaks, wear, or damage.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Capable of performing Railcar Inspections.
• Ability/willingness to cross train in other forms of transloading.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations during all operations.
• Maintain accurate records of materials handled, quantities, and transfer times.
• Effectively communicate with drivers, and other team members to coordinate logistics.
• Pre and post inspection of equipment and necessary documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of transloading equipment and work areas.
• Assist with basic loading/unloading tasks under supervision, initially assisting, but in time conducting loads on their own
• Learn about safety protocols and equipment operation.
• Perform manual labor such as connecting hoses, cleaning, and staging materials.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to work Monday – Friday 6 am – 4:30 pm. Some overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• 5 years of experience in transloading or industrial operations. Proficient in all forms of transloading.
• Advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Experience with forklifts, pumps, hoses, valves, and other industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, especially in hazardous material handling
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (snow, rain, cold, and heat at rail yards, ports or industrial facilities) and perform physical labor
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Valid Drivers License Required
• Time management
• Ability to read gauges, follow SOPs, and maintain logs
• Basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Basic computer or tablet skills for logging data and reports
• Train new employees
• Effectively communicate with clients, and management.
• Forklift certification
• HAZMAT training
• OSHA safety training
• May involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Starting pay for this position: $25.00/hour