Transload Operator - Port

Road & Rail Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is hiring an Ethanol Transload Operator for the Tampa Port operation. The role involves transferring ethanol between railcars and tanker trucks in an outdoor, industrial setting, requiring comfort around rail equipment and hazardous materials.

The position is 100% on-call with a minimum of 35 paid hours per pay period. Candidates must be physically capable, able to climb, lift, and work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• This is an outdoor, physically active industrial position.
• Must be available for varying days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On-call schedule with 24/7 availability required.

Responsibilities

• Connect, monitor, and disconnect equipment used to transfer ethanol between railcars and tanker trucks
• Climb approximately 20 feet to access, inspect, secure, and seal tank cars and trucks
• Prepare ethanol for transfer using heating, sparging, and sampling
• Complete required inspections before, during, and after product transfers
• Maintain logs and transfer records
• Operate tractors, carts, and other small equipment
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as battery replacement and oil changes
• Wear PPE including respiratory protection and hazmat suits when necessary
• Keep work area clean and compliant with environmental requirements
• Follow safety procedures per company, customer, OSHA, FRA, and EPA

Job description

Ethanol Transload Operator - Port

Road & Rail Services – Tampa Port, FL
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Guaranteed Pay: Minimum of 35 hours per pay period
Schedule: On-Call | Must be available for varying days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Build a Career in Rail & Terminal Operations

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Ethanol Transload Operator to support our Tampa Port operation. This position is responsible for the safe transfer of ethanol between railcars and tanker trucks while following established safety, environmental, and operating procedures.

This is an outdoor, physically active industrial position and is not a traditional Monday-Friday job. Employees must be comfortable working around rail equipment, tanker trucks, transfer equipment, and hazardous materials.

The position operates on a 100% on-call schedule with 24/7 availability required. Actual working hours will depend on customer and operational needs. However, employees in this position are guaranteed a minimum of 35 paid hours per pay period, even when actual call-in hours are lower.

What You'll Do

• Connect, monitor, and disconnect equipment used to transfer ethanol between railcars and tanker trucks
• Climb approximately 20 feet to access, inspect, secure, and seal tank cars and trucks
• Prepare ethanol for transfer using processes such as heating, sparging, and sampling
• Complete required inspections before, during, and after product transfers
• Maintain accurate logs, transfer records, and other required documentation
• Operate tractors, carts, and other small equipment throughout the facility
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as battery replacement and oil changes
• Wear required PPE when handling hazardous materials, including respiratory protection and hazmat suits when necessary
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with environmental requirements
• Follow applicable company, customer, OSHA, FRA, and EPA safety procedures

What We're Looking For

This position requires the ability to walk up to 10 miles during a shift, lift up to 60 pounds, climb to heights of approximately 20 feet, and work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

You must also be willing and able to wear all required PPE, including respiratory protection and hazardous-material protective equipment.

Because this operation supports customer needs around the clock, dependable 24/7 on-call availability is an essential requirement of the position.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided PPE
• Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth

Join Road & Rail Services

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided rail, terminal, and field services throughout North America. We are committed to safe operations, dependable service, and developing employees for long-term opportunities within the organization.

If you're mechanically inclined, comfortable working outdoors, and interested in a hands-on career supporting the rail and transportation industry,