Rail Operator

Summary

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating and maintaining rail equipment, track, and switches. The safe transfer of crude oil and petroleum products to and from tanker truck and railcar is performed in compliance with federal, state, and company regulations, procedures, guidelines, and policies.

$28.75 for all new Rail Operators joining Energy Transfer.

• Safe and efficient operations of Utah assets protecting employees, the public, the environment, company assets and customers’ assets.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain conformance with all company policies, procedures, and principles of operational safety.
• Operate rail equipment in accordance with company approved policies and procedures and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and limited use agreements with Class 1 railroad.
• Perform and legibly document pre and post railcar loading inspections to include but not limited to railcar heels, loading volumes, outages, weights, seal numbers, and stenciling information to ensure compliance with DOT/FRA/PHMSA Hazardous Material shipping requirements.
• Accurately perform keypunch entry of railcar information into flow computer (micro-load) system.
• Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, including coordinating activities with other departments to ensure constant and safe product flow.
• Stage and secure railcars for inbound/outbound switches and railcar repair.
• Perform general maintenance on field and facility equipment.
• Inspect and maintain facility track, track switches, switch stands, road crossings and report any abnormalities or safety concerns to shift supervisor.
• Complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly inspections/reports as required.
• Identify and report safety, environmental and regulatory concerns per company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor or manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic math and PC skills.
• Knowledge of CFR-DOT regulations pertaining to the shipment of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of transloading, rail terminal, railcar mover, locomotives, AAR and FRA standards, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
• Minimum of 0–2 years of relevant experience for Level C, 2–4 years for Level B, and 4+ years for Level A in a midstream operations role or equivalent.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

United States-Utah-WELLINGTON

Wellington UT ) 6000 East Wash Plant Road Wellington 84542

Regular

Full-time

No

Feb 2, 2026, 5:19:19 PM

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