Job Opening: Rail Transload Operator

Company
Savage
Location
Reno, NV
Posted on
May 15, 2024

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

  • Starting at $21 to $23 per hour

  • We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

  • $160/year steel toe boot allowance

  • Paid Holidays

  • Profit Sharing

  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Here is what you will be doing:

  • Daily unloading of materials consisting of a variety of bulk liquid and dry products

  • Ability to understand and follow operating procedures and policies

  • Ability to operate or learn to operate railcar loading systems and equipment

  • Ability to perform work safely and productively

  • Ability and interested in being cross trained on all functions at facility

  • Strong work ethic

  • Keeps work area clean

  • Is not afraid to ask questions

  • Attention to detail

  • Accurately fill out all necessary paperwork

  • Enforces safety policies and procedures with other employees and visitors

  • Ability to perform general maintenance on equipment

  • Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscape upkeep and painting)

  • Interact with customers, railroad crews, other Team Members and visitors

  • Understands customer needs

Requirements of a successful Transload Operator

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Read, write, and understand English

  • Basic math skills

  • Computer skills (light data entry)

  • Valid Driver's License

  • Capable to learn how to operate and maintain railcar/trans loading equipment (e.g., Hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium sized equipment, etc.)

  • Ability and willingness to travel to other transload terminals to assist when necessary; may be for up to a week at a time

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

  • Physically able to climb up and down railcars/ladders safely

  • Willing to receive general safety training

  • Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)

  • Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials

  • Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds

  • In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)

    Additional Information:

  • A complete job description is available upon request

  • Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

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Job Details

Job Family Skilled Player

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 21 USD

Hiring Max Rate 23 USD

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