Transload Operator

5715 Industry Way, Albuquerque NM

Description

Are you looking for a company that values YOU for the work YOU do? Are you interested in getting into the ever-growing transportation industry? You can start at the rail stop right near home! US Transport is a trucking company, and we move a lot of bulk product through the Albuquerque rail site (local candidates only, please). As the rail Transload Operator, you're a member of the operations team performing railcar unloading, truck loading, and general site maintenance and repair. *** Work is outdoors, so you'll deal with environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation and material handling. Essential Functions: maintain company standards of safety, product quality, and production, perform minor maintenance tasks such as completing routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, removing trash and debris from facility, cleaning up loose material, and assisting operations with inventory-trailers and railcars. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, systems, and other aspects of the facility. Equipment will only be operated with you present. You will be responsible for operation. Maintain daily communications with Trucking Operations, and coordinate loads needed both preloaded and live loaded. Operate and maintain equipment (conveyor systems); Perform equipment repair and maintenance duties on conveyors, utilization of conveyor maintenance checklist to ensure all greasing, belt adjustments, etc. Proper use of PPE will be required for the operation conducted. High Visibility vests will be worn at all times while working around railcars. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working at US Transport: Paid Holidays Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match Company provided Life Insurance with AD&D Paid Time Off Opportunities for growth Some of the physical requirements of this role: • Commitment to working safely at all times! • Ability to be exposed to the outdoor elements • Must be physically able to do the following: • Climb on and off rail-cars and locomotives safely • Operate rail-car hand brakes • Operate rail switches • Walk long distances • Consistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand and climb on elevated surfaces • Work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time • Lift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist and shoulder level • Lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift • Operate basic hand tools • Adherence to personal hygiene and grooming standards • Respirators may be required due to the nature of our work therefore a clean shaven face is required to assure proper fit and use of safety equipment • Wear required PPE at all times US Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace For more information, please visit WWW.US-Transport.com or send a current resume and we will call you!