Port Arthur - Transloader (RAIL)

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

The Role:

This position is responsible for pumping liquid chemicals liquid petroleum products and other liquids from tank cars.

Pay Rate:$19.00-$24.00

Why Join Our Team

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Medical dental vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Who we Are

Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching transloading and material handling services operating at over 75 locations in North America. We use our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial manufacturing and production plants. But were not just rail car movers; we also provide a number of other services which include: rail car loading rail car unloading track maintenance inspection or repair and many others.

Railserve is also a member company of The Marmon Group a global organization comprised of three autonomous companies consisting of more than 175 independent manufacturing and service businesses. Marmon is part of Berkshire Hathaway one of the worlds largest most successful and best respected companies.

Schedule: 4 days on 4 off 4 nights on 4 nights off. 5-5 every week

What youd be doing:

• Verifies tank car numbers with loading instructions to ensure accurate placement of cars by crew.
• Connects ground cable to carry off static electricity.
• Removes and replaces or gives directions to another worker to open and close man-way covers.
• Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
• Reads meter to verify specified volume of liquids to be unloaded.
• Seals outlet valves on bottom and top of car.
• Connects hose to bottom outlet valves on cars when unloading cars.
• Starts pumps or turns valves to admit compressed air into tank car and force liquids into storage tanks.
• Install vapor release valves.
• Tests sample for specific gravity and records reading on unloading slip.
• Cleans exterior of tank cars or tank trucks.
• Inspects safety valve vacuum relief valve rubber gaskets on valves and cover plates and replaces defective parts.
• Operates 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 moves controls such as throttle and airbrakes to move locomotive.
• Observe track to detect obstructions.
• Interprets 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.

A little about who we are looking for:

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Military experience helpful

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
• Good 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.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation.
• Climbs walks and balances on top of car.
• Uses hand tools power tools and equipment
• Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by 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. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.