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Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.

Railcar Loader

Gregory, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading ... Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices * Reports all safety and ...

hth companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Bridgeview, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. * Ability to perform behavioral ...

Compass Minerals

Rail / Switch Operator

Ogden, UT · On-site

Equipment Inspection - Inspects rail cars for proper loading requirements (cleanliness) and discernible car integrity before loading and unloading processes begin. * Moving Rail Cars - Works in ...

ADP Recruitment Solutions Group

Rail Crew Lead

Mauk, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Daily rail car inspections * Maintain signage in and around the rail yard/transfer building. * Ensure the tracks are passable for CUOH daily * Ensure proper switch alignment and clearance before any ...

Savage Transload Network LLC

Railcar Loader

Gregory, TX

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading ... Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices * Reports all safety and ...

WIN Waste Innovations

Rail Crew Lead

GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Daily rail car inspections * Maintain signage in and around the rail yard/transfer building. * Ensure the tracks are passable for CUOH daily * Ensure proper switch alignment and clearance before any ...

hth companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Bridgeview, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.Ability to perform behavioral ...

HTH Companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Bridgeview, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $16.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. * Ability to perform behavioral ...

Wheelabrator Technologies

Rail Crew Lead

Mauk, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Daily rail car inspections * Maintain signage in and around the rail yard/transfer building. * Ensure the tracks are passable for CUOH daily * Ensure proper switch alignment and clearance before any ...

HTH Companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Bridgeview, IL

$14.25 - $16.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. * Ability to perform behavioral ...

hth companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Gary, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.Ability to perform behavioral ...

hth companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Gary, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. * Ability to perform behavioral ...

HTH Companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Gary, IN

$14 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. * Ability to perform behavioral ...

HTH Companies

Rail Car Cleaner

Gary, IN · On-site

$14 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Rail Car Cleaner will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments ... Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. * Ability to perform behavioral ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Rail Car Inspector vs Rail Car Maintenance Technician?

AspectFreelance Rail Car InspectorRail Car Maintenance Technician
CredentialsInspections certifications, safety trainingTechnical certifications, repair licenses
Work EnvironmentOn-site inspections at rail yards or tracksMaintenance shops, rail yards, on-site repairs
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent contractors or consulting firms in rail industryRail companies, maintenance contractors
Search & Comparison IntentInspecting rail cars for safety and complianceRepairing and maintaining rail cars

Freelance Rail Car Inspectors focus on evaluating rail cars for safety and compliance, often working independently or as contractors. Rail Car Maintenance Technicians perform repairs and maintenance, typically employed by rail companies or maintenance firms. While both roles require technical knowledge, their primary responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

How to become a freelance rail car inspector?

To become a freelance rail car inspector, you typically need experience in railcar maintenance or inspection, knowledge of safety standards and regulations, and relevant certifications such as a DOT or FRA qualification. Building a network within the rail industry and understanding inspection tools and procedures are also important for success as an independent inspector.
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Railcar Loader

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.

Gregory, TX • On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

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Medical, Dental, Life

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Railcar Loaders 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!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
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!
Job Description
Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer. Working in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service driven environment, incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety and deliver to the customer's schedule.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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