About this role
Transfer Operator – Day Shift
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Road & Rail Services
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Every Other Weekend
Work Environment: Outdoor Industrial / Rail Transloading
Work With Bulk Products in a Safety-Focused Rail Operation
Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Transfer Operator for our Indianapolis operation. This position is responsible for safely transferring hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products between railcars and tank trucks using pumps, hoses, valves, fittings, and related transfer equipment.
Because some of the products handled at this facility are classified as hazardous materials, employees must be comfortable working in a highly regulated environment where following established procedures exactly is essential .
Transfer Operators receive applicable training and are expected to follow all company, customer, environmental, and regulatory requirements for the products they are authorized to handle.
Hazardous-Material Responsibilities
This position involves working around and transferring hazardous materials as part of normal job duties . Depending on the product and assigned transfer, responsibilities may include:
Connect and disconnect hoses, fittings, valves, and transfer equipment used with hazardous and non-hazardous products
Verify equipment, connections, and transfer setups before product movement begins
Follow established procedures for the specific material being transferred
Monitor pumps, hoses, valves, connections, railcars, and tank trucks throughout the transfer process
Heat, sparge, or sample products when required by established procedures
Follow applicable product-handling instructions and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the product and task being performed
Wear specialized chemical-resistant or hazardous-material PPE when required
Maintain awareness of potential leaks, spills, pressure issues, equipment malfunctions, and other unsafe conditions
Immediately stop work and report abnormal or unsafe conditions in accordance with established procedures
Follow site procedures for spill prevention, containment, reporting, and emergency situations
Complete required transfer and product documentation accurately
Maintain clean transfer areas and help prevent product contamination or unintended releases
Follow all applicable company, customer, environmental, and regulatory safety requirements
Employees are not expected to perform hazardous-material tasks for which they have not been trained or authorized.
Additional Responsibilities
Transfer Operators will also:
Inspect railcars, tank trucks, hoses, valves, pumps, and fittings before use
Safely climb railcar ladders and access elevated work areas
Prepare equipment for incoming and outgoing transfers
Assist with routine yard, equipment, and facility maintenance
Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition
Keep work areas clean and organized
Communicate transfer status and operational concerns to supervision
Follow railroad and facility procedures while working around tracks, railcars, trucks, and moving equipment
What We're Looking For
Qualified candidates should have:
Valid state-issued driver's license
Ability to lift and handle up to 60 pounds
Ability to climb ladders and safely work at elevated heights
Ability to perform physical work throughout the shift
Willingness to work directly with hazardous and non-hazardous bulk materials
Ability and willingness to wear required PPE, including specialized protective equipment when necessary
Ability to understand and consistently follow detailed written procedures
Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, and changing weather conditions
Availability to work every other weekend
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the team
Pay, Schedule & Benefits
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
This is a full-time day shift position . Every-other-weekend availability is required, and overtime opportunities may be available depending on operational needs.
Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided PPE
Job-specific training
Opportunities for advancement
Promote-from-within culture
Veteran-friendly workplace
Join Road & Rail Services
Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related transportation, terminal, and industrial services throughout North America.
If you're interested in hands-on industrial work and are comfortable working around hazardous and non-hazardous materials, apply today for our Transfer Operator – Day Shift position in Indianapolis, IN.
Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.