Ironton - Transloader; Rail

Railserve, a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is hiring dependable, safety‑focused Transloaders in Ironton, OH to support daily operations at an industrial facility.

The Transloader is responsible for safely unloading liquid products from railcars into storage systems using pumps, hoses, valves, and related transfer equipment. This role supports daily transloading operations while maintaining compliance with company safety procedures, environmental requirements, and customer operating standards. Employees work with tank cars, transfer equipment, and storage systems in an outdoor industrial environment.

• Verify tank car numbers against loading and unloading instructions
• Connect grounding cables to safely discharge static electricity
• Open and close manway covers and inspect tank cars for cleanliness and damage
• Connect hoses and valves to unload liquid chemical and petroleum products
• Operate pumps and valves to transfer materials into storage tanks
• Monitor gauges and meters to ensure proper flow and volume
• Install vapor release valves and ensure proper sealing of tank cars
• Test samples and record readings as required
• Inspect valves, gaskets, and safety components; replace as needed
• Clean tank car exteriors and maintain equipment
• Assist with basic locomotive and rail operations as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Monday through Friday
8‑hour shifts
Occasional overtime may be required based on operational needs

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour based on experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment
• Ability to participate in Railserve’s pre‑employment screening process
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle equipment and materials
• Ability to climb on and off railcars and work at heights
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable transportation required
• Strong attendance and dependability required
• Ability to follow instructions, operating procedures, and safety requirements
• Military experience is a plus

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company‑paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company‑paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Requires working around heavy equipment, chemicals, transfer systems, and moving railcars. Moderate to heavy physical labor required. Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and working at heights on rail equipment. Required use of personal protective equipment. Must comply with all company, customer, safety, and environmental requirements at all times.

We don’t require every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes evolve and we invest in training and developing our people for long‑term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.