Transload Operator

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to customers. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, strong safety focus, and customer service skills.

• 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
• Expansion across the US – grow with us!

Railcar Loaders are responsible for safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service-driven environment. Incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety while meeting the customer’s schedule.

• Ensure safe operation of transloading equipment, applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures
• Makes all connections for each product transfer
• Perform daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices
• Report all safety and equipment problems
• Comply with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practice and promote safe work habits
• Complete daily reports, logs, and other reports as required
• Provide support to switching teams as needed
• Actively participate with the team and provide excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
• Participate in training or company initiatives as required

• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to read and write general documentation, including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals
• Physically fit – able to pull self up/down from a railcar or ladder, lift and twist hoses, secure rail car brakes, work from heights using fall protection, and operate derails and switches
• Must be physically fit and able to walk up to 2 miles per day and lift up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of technology and computer systems; willingness to use Excel and Outlook daily
• Understand industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements, including safety-critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification
• Work in all weather conditions
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday 6 am‑4 pm, with flexibility for occasional weekends/after hours

• HS diploma or GED
• Basic math and computer skills
• Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various products in an industrial environment is an asset

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.