What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Transloading Operator position at Trinity Careers?
RSI Logistics, a subsidiary of TrinityRail, is seeking a Transloading Operator for our Chesapeake, VA rail transload terminal.
A Transloading Operator is responsible for transferring bulk materials—such as liquids, gases, grains, or other commodities—from one mode of transportation to another. This role is common in industries like oil and gas, agriculture, rail and trucking logistics, and shipping terminals.
What you'll do:
• Operate equipment to load and unload materials between railcars, trucks, containers, or storage tanks.
• Monitor and control the flow of materials during transloading to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Inspect equipment and connections for leaks, wear, or damage.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations during all operations.
• Maintain accurate records of materials handled, quantities, and transfer times.
• Effectively communicate with, drivers, and other team members to coordinate logistics.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of transloading equipment and work areas.
• Assist with basic loading/unloading tasks under supervision, initially assisting, but in time conducting loads on their own
• Learn safety protocols and equipment operation.
• Perform manual labor such as connecting hoses, cleaning, and staging materials.
• Independently operate transloading equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, forklifts).
• Monitor material transfers and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Ability/willingness to cross train in other forms of transloading.
• Pre and post inspection of equipment and necessary documentation.
• Performs light maintenance repairs to equipment and railcars.
• Other duties as assigned
What you'll need:
• High school diploma or equivalent (some positions may require technical training or certifications).
• Experience with forklifts, pumps, hoses, valves, and other industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, especially in hazardous material handling.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical labor.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Able to read and comprehend training manuals.
• Basic computer or tablet skills for logging data and reports.
Work Environment:
• Often outdoors (including rain, cold, snow, heat at rail yards, ports, or industrial facilities.
• May involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Forklift certification
• HAZMAT training
• OSHA safety training