Transloader

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight across our rail network. Your attention to detail and ability to work under pressure will be essential in verifying tank car numbers and ensuring accurate placement of cars by crew.

• Verify tank car numbers with loading instructions to ensure accurate placement of cars by crew.
• Connect ground cable to carry off static electricity.
• Remove and replace or give directions to another worker to open and close man-way covers.
• Inspect interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
• Lower gauge rod into tank or read meter to verify specified volume of liquids to be unloaded.
• Seal outlet valves on bottom and top of car.
• Connect hose to bottom outlet valves on cars when unloading cars.
• Start pumps or turn valves to admit compressed air into tank car and force liquids into storage tanks.
• Test sample for specific gravity and record reading on unloading slip.
• Clean exterior of tank cars or tank trucks.
• Inspect safety valve, vacuum relief valve, rubber gaskets on valves and cover plates, and replace defective parts.
• Operate electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotive, interpreting train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations, and transporting freight.
• Inspect locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
• Receive starting signal from foreman or helper and move controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
• Observe track to detect obstructions.
• Interpret train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
• Must wear personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required. 1+ years of transloading experience.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Superior communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
• Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.