Transload Operator

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Participates in the operations of the Transload Facility. Operates equipment, performs inspections and routine maintenance. Ensures compliance with EnergySolutions policies and procedures and with local, state and federal regulations.
• Participates in all receipt, transfer and shipment of materials, containers and gondola railcars.
• Operates trackmobile and other heavy equipment.
• Loads and secures railcar/truck equipment properly.
• Removes and secures fiberglass gondola lids to the railcars.
• Operates CAT front end loader to load copper concentrate from storage pad into MHF low sided gondola cars.
• Performs daily cleanup of the facility after each days loading.
• Performs facility inspections and routine maintenance.
• Inspects gondola cars to ensure compliance. Checks for leaks, cracks, holes, drain plug in place, etc.
• Inspects fiberglass lids for holes, cracks, and that it's secure on the railcar for shipments (clamps).
• Performs routine maintenance on gondola cars and fiberglass lids.
• Performs routine maintenance of on-site equipment.
• Complies with all local, state and federal health and safety regulations and company health and safety requirements.
• Serves as backup or assistant to Transload Equipment Manager and Transload Operations Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Ability to operate machinery and perform routine maintenance on machinery
• Basic mathematic skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of facility standard operating procedures
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and environments wherein there is exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards