Transload Operator

Cando Default Brand; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Leadership Training

Safety Culture

Group Life Insurance

Health & Dental Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals, North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services, is seeking a Transload Operator in Cedar City, UT to support efficient loading and unloading of rail cars and to help ensure safety and on-time customer service.

You will operate transloading equipment safely, make product transfer connections, perform daily inspections and tests, and maintain logs and reports while working with the switching teams to deliver to the customer’s schedule.

Qualifications

• Locomotive operating experience is required.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and stop-work when necessary.
• Read, understand, and prepare safety documentation and manuals.
• Meet regulatory and customer requirements including CROR certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of transloading equipment and follow rules.
• Make all connections for each product transfer.
• Perform daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices.
• Report safety and equipment problems.
• Comply with operating rules and regulations; promote safe work habits.
• Complete daily reports and logs.
• Provide support to the switching teams.
• Participate in training and company initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Locomotive operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Transload experience

Excel/Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: TRANS001796

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Cedar City, UT 84721, USA

Description

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.

• Work Life Balance
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options
• Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Transload Operators are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services for the customers. Working in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service driven environment, incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety and deliver to the customer’s schedule.

• Ensures the safe operation of the transloading equipment including applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures.
• Make all connections for each product transfer.
• Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices.
• Reports on all safety and equipment problems.
• Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits.
• Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary.
• Provides support to the switching teams as required.
• Activelyparticipating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image.
• Participates in training or company initiatives as required.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Locomotive operating experience is required.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Ability to read, understand, and prepare general documentation, including safety briefings and policy and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous transload operator experience is preferred.
• Physical ability to climb onto and off railcars and ladders; lift, maneuver, and connect hoses; secure railcar brakes; work safely at heights while using fall-protection equipment; and operate derails and switches.
• Proficiency with technology and computer systems, including the ability and willingness to use Microsoft Excel and Outlook daily.
• Ability to meet and maintain all regulatory and customer requirements applicable to industrial switching operations at the site, including safety-critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.

Education and Experience

• Experience in handling dangerous goods and working with a variety of products in an industrial environment is preferred.
• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; weekend availability is required as needed.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.

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