Terminal Operator - Railcar Loading - Fryburg, ND

Watco Transloading, LLC; Fryburg (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco is hiring a Terminal Operator at our Fryburg Rail Terminal in North Dakota. This hands-on outdoor role involves loading crude oil and other liquids into railcars, operating pumps, inspecting car integrity, and completing basic paperwork. Paid on-the-job training is provided, with safety and Watco operating principles guiding every task.

No prior rail experience is required; strong teamwork and dependability are valued, plus a 7-on/7-off schedule and long shifts in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Ability to work outside most of the time and withstand extreme weather.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules.

Responsibilities

• Transloading of Oils and Liquids, primarily crude oil.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer and operate pumps within defined parameters.
• Read and complete applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory.
• Inspect railcars, seal and perform safety checks using a checklist.
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars to inspect and seal as required.
• Maintain safety and environmental standards during all tasks.

Skills

Read/Write English

Basic Math

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Attendance/Dependability

Job description

Career Opportunities: Terminal Operator - Railcar Loading - Fryburg, ND (33963)

Requisition ID33963-Posted10/01/2026-Transload Operations

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay: $24.00/hour

Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 10–14 hour shifts

Location: 3726 135th Ave SW Belfield, ND 58622

No previous rail or transloading experience required. Paid on-the-job training provided.

Watco is hiring a Terminal Operator at our Fryburg Rail Terminal. This is a hands-on outdoor position loading crude oil and other liquid products into railcars, operating pumps and equipment, inspecting railcars, completing basic documentation, and helping keep the terminal safe and running efficiently.

This may be a good fit if you have experience in general labor, construction, farming, oilfield work, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or other hands-on work. Prior industry experience is not required.

Job Summary

This job description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each duty performed by the incumbent of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Transloading of Oils and Liquids, primarily crude oil
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb. Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with all team members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customers
• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist
• Perform structural inspections as required
• Prepare equipment for product transfer
• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned