Demo

Transload Operator

Cando Default Brand
Blaine, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.  

 Cando Advantages  

  • Work Life Balance
  • Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
  • Award Winning Safety Culture
  • Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
  • Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options
  • Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Hourly pay for the position is $24-26 per hour, dependent on experience.

Transload Operator are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensures for the safe operation of the transloading equipment including applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures
  • Makes all connections for each product transfer
  • Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices
  • Reports all safety and equipment problems
  • Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits
  • Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
  • Provides support to the switching teams as required
  • Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
  • Participates in training or company initiatives as required

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities 

  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals
  • Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from a railcar or ladder, ability to lift and twist hoses, ability to secure rail car brakes, comfort working from heights and utilizing fall protection, and ability to operate derails and switches
  • Knowledge of technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
  • Hold all industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements and standards relating to operations at the site including but not limited to safety critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions, both day and night shifts, any day of the week including holidays

Education & Experience 

  • Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various types of products in an industrial environment is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position

#INDCRUS

Salary : $24 - $26

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Transload Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Transload Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$39,089 - $49,080
Income Estimation: 
$47,432 - $61,916
Income Estimation: 
$46,327 - $63,969
Income Estimation: 
$46,554 - $64,445
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Cando Default Brand

  • Cando Default Brand Rothschild, WI
  • Switchperson/ Track Mobile Operator with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching on customer sites and/or at our terminal... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Cando Default Brand Houston, TX
  • The Human Resources (HR Business Partner) serves as a strategic advisor to leaders across Cando's In-Yard Operations (IYO) business in the United States. T... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Cando Default Brand Bowling Green, KY
  • Equipment Operator/Material Handlers with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of fram... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Cando Default Brand Green, WY
  • Railcar Repair Mechanics are responsible for ensuring railcar and freight car equipment meet standards for loading product and transportation on the rail n... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Transload Operator jobs in the Blaine, WA area that may be a better fit.

  • Cando Rail & Terminals Blaine, WA
  • Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shipper... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • West Coast Reduction Ltd. Mount Vernon, WA
  • West Coast Reduction Inc. - Nothing Left Behind* . At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we... more
  • 8 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!