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Terminal Operator

Lincoln Terminal Company
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

Lincoln Terminal Company is seeking a Terminal Operator for our Birmingham transload facility. This role loads and offloads product via rail safely and efficiently, and performs general terminal operations, inspections, and maintenance duties regularly.

*Please note, the badging process for our site requires passing a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities:

  • Offload and load rail cars, to include climbing rail cars to connect and disconnect hoses as well as connecting and disconnecting hoses underneath rail cars.
  • Perform terminal yard maintenance including light maintenance on loading rack, equipment and on the grounds/facility (upkeep of trash/debris that may interfere with operations).
  • Maintain current knowledge of reporting notification order both internally and externally in the event of a product spill release.
  • Ability to work on a rotational on call basis.
  • Ability to consistently meet or exceed safety standards.
  • Participate in terminal inspections/audits as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Required:

Must be able to pass rail carrier required background check and obtain site badge prior to start date (at no cost to you).

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
  • 0-1 years of related experience required.
  • Demonstrated work ethic and the ability to work safely with limited supervision.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to learn and apply site Contingency/SPCC, NPDES and SWPP plans along with responsibilities and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to learn and apply Federal Rail guidelines and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to use small hand tools like pipe/spud wrenches.

Preferred:

  • Technical Associates degree preferred.
  • 2 years of related experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with site Contingency/SPCC, NPDES and SWPP plans along with responsibilities and reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with Federal Rail guidelines and reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with the use of small hand tools like pipe/spud wrenches.
  • Working knowledge of rail manifold piping, valve alignments, and loading rack equipment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
  • Ability to use/grasp/ small hand tools.
  • Ability to climb on and under rail cars.
  • Ability to ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lincoln Terminal Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23

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