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But we're 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 ...

Material Handler

Fort Worth, TX

$16 - $19.50/hr

Operates loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment including railroad tank car unloading equipment. * Monitors product movement to and from ...

Understand and execute processes for safe and efficient tank car unloading. * Unload truck trailers, store materials in appropriate locations, and receive and track materials in the terminal ...

Understand and execute processes for safe and efficient tank car unloading. * Unload truck trailers, store materials in appropriate locations, and receive and track materials in the terminal ...

Understand and execute processes for safe and efficient tank car unloading. * Unload truck trailers, store materials in appropriate locations, and receive and track materials in the terminal ...

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How much do car unloading jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for car unloading in the United States is $15.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Car Unloading vs Car Loading?

AspectCar UnloadingCar Loading
Primary taskRemoving vehicles or cargo from transportLoading vehicles or cargo onto transport
Work environmentDockyards, ports, warehousesDockyards, ports, warehouses
Required certificationsBasic safety and forklift operationBasic safety and forklift operation
Industry usageLogistics, shipping, freightLogistics, shipping, freight

Car Unloading and Car Loading are closely related roles in logistics and shipping. Unloading involves removing vehicles or cargo from transport, while loading involves placing them onto transport. Both roles require similar safety certifications and work in similar environments, often within ports or warehouses. Understanding the distinction helps clarify job responsibilities in the supply chain process.

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Infographic showing various Car Unloading job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,139 per year, or $15.9 per hour.
Blair-Operator Helper (Rail)

$23 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Marmon Holdings rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

ENTRY LEVEL

Must be able to successfully complete a physical, drug screen and background check

Pay Rate: $23.00-$26.00 per hour.

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 we're 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 world's largest, most successful, and best respected companies.

The Role:

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

What you'd be doing:

  • Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
  • Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
  • Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
  • Assists crew leader in training new employees.
  • Observes track to detect obstructions.
  • Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.
  • Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.
  • Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
  • Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
  • Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
  • Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
  • Must wear required 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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.


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