Transfer Operator

Road & Rail Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Boot allowance

PPE provided

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Transfer Operator for our Baltimore team. This outdoor, hands-on role involves safely transferring bulk materials between railcars and tank trucks, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Training is provided, and prior rail experience is not required.

You will work a day shift, Monday through Friday, on-site, with starting pay of $20.00 per hour and benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Willing to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Able to climb, bend, stand, and work around industrial equipment.
• Willing to work at heights with fall-protection equipment.
• Safe and capable of following detailed instructions and procedures.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transfer bulk materials between railcars and tank trucks using pumps, hoses, valves, and other equipment.
• Connect and disconnect transfer hoses and equipment.
• Operate pumps, valves, and transfer systems; inspect equipment before and during transfers.
• Climb railcars and work at elevated heights; wear appropriate PPE.
• Monitor transfers to prevent spills and product loss; report issues immediately.
• Follow company, customer, and environmental safety procedures; communicate with supervisors and team.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Dependable

Willing to learn

Job description

Transfer Operator – Day Shift

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Build a Stable Career with Road & Rail Services

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Transfer Operator to join our Baltimore team. Since 1987, we have provided safe, reliable, and efficient rail-related services throughout North America.

This is a hands‑on outdoor position for someone who takes pride in working safely, supporting their team, and completing physically demanding work. Experience in construction, landscaping, warehousing, manufacturing, heavy equipment, agriculture, or industrial labor can provide a strong foundation for this opportunity.

Previous rail industry experience is not required. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, follows directions, arrives ready to work, and wants the stability of a long‑term career.

What You'll Do

As a Transfer Operator, you will safely transfer bulk materials between railcars and tank trucks using pumps, hoses, valves, and other industrial equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Connecting and disconnecting transfer hoses and equipment
• Operating pumps, valves, and related transfer systems
• Inspecting equipment before and during product transfers
• Climbing railcars and performing work at elevated heights
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, including specialized protective gear when necessary
• Monitoring transfers to help prevent spills, leaks, and product loss
• Following company, customer, and environmental safety procedures
• Communicating clearly with supervisors and team members
• Assisting with general site cleanup and equipment maintenance as needed
• Reporting equipment concerns, leaks, or unsafe conditions immediately

Every Transfer Operator plays an important role in protecting the team, the customer, the environment, and the products being handled.

What We're Looking For

A successful candidate will be:

• Comfortable performing physical work outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Able to climb, bend, stand, walk, and work around industrial equipment
• Willing and able to work at heights while using required fall‑protection equipment
• Dependable and able to report to work on time each day
• Safety‑focused and capable of following detailed instructions and procedures
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Willing to learn new equipment, processes, and safety requirements
• Interested in stable, long‑term employment
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this position.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $20.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Annual steel‑toe boot allowance
• Company-provided personal protective equipment
• On‑the‑job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• A team‑oriented workplace that values safety, dependability, and accountability

Road & Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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