Transload Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance and AD&D

Long-term disability

Health & dental benefits

Training programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking a Transload Operator to join our on-site team in Cedar City, UT. You will contribute to safe loading and unloading of rail cars to meet customer schedules and support a safety-first culture.

Responsibilities include operating transloading equipment safely, performing inspections, and documenting activities, while coordinating with switching teams. Ideal candidates have locomotive experience, safety focus, and proficiency with Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with technology and computer systems, including Excel and Outlook daily.
• Ability to meet and maintain regulatory requirements for industrial switching operations.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Transload Operators provide safe and efficient rail car loading/unloading.00Team-oriented operation in safety-conscious environment.
• Ensure safe operation of transloading equipment and follow transfer procedures.
• Make all connections for each product transfer.
• Perform daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices.
• Report safety and equipment problems promptly.
• Comply with operating rules, switching procedures, and regulations.
• Complete daily reports and logs as required.
• Provide support to switching teams as needed.
• Participate in training and company initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Locomotive operations

Safety awareness

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Transload experience

Physical fitness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: TRANS001796

• 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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