Transload Operator - Starting pay $19 - $20/hour DOE (Benson/Curtiss, AZ)

Apply now! CTI, Inc. is hiring a Transload Operator to join our operations in Benson, AZ. 

The Transload Operator's primary responsibility is to safely and timely transload sulfuric acid from a train railcar into a tanker trailer. It is expected that the Transload Operator will have the ability to understand and follow operating procedures and policies.  This position may require that you periodically perform work duties at a customer site (i.e. Freeport-McMoRan (FMI) mine. The potential new hire must meet the mine's authorized entry access criteria. 

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Starting pay is $19 - $20/hr (DOE)

Overtime pay eligible

$500 quarterly Safety Bonus

Job Requirements:

• Valid Driver License
• Minimum 18 Years of age
• No more than 2 moving violations within the previous 3 years 
• Ability to pass a controlled substance test at pre-employment
• Prior transloading experience is highly preferred. 
• General knowledge of railroad operations & familiarity with brake systems on railcars, preferred 
• Mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions preferred
• Successful respirator physical, and respirator fit test
• Authorized access to Freeport McMoRan Inc. (FMI)
• Meet minimum background check requirements for FMI

 Benefit Package

• Weekly pay
• Quarterly safety bonus
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay
• Healthcare benefits after 60 days
• Wellness program
• 401k with employer match 

Summary of Job Duties

• Work 10-12 hour shifts at least 5 days a week
• The shift may vary between day or night, but is consistent for the entire week
• Responsible for overseeing safe and efficient rail operations while unloading
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to respond to an incident or accident
• Climb up and down the transloader throughout the day
  
• Inspect, service, and troubleshoot faulty mechanical equipment
• Work outside during extreme temperatures and inclement weather
• Communicate with Dispatch, Drivers, customers, and Terminal manager
• Handle stressful situations, make quick decisions, and react efficiently & safely
• Report when railcars are empty and require switching out
• Occasional work at our Port of Tucson and other various customer sites/locations
• Mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and isolate malfunction - Water system to supply eyewash and shower stations, generator, compressor
• Operation of basic hand tools
• Other duties as assigned 

Abilities and Physical Requirements: This job is physically demanding. 

• This job is physically demanding
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, push and or move up to 80lbs
• Twisting, stretching, reaching, squatting, crawling on hands and knees & kneeling
• Consistent climbing of stairs and/or ladders, working at elevations of 20 feet above the ground
• Ability to stand for long periods of time  
• Conduct tasks while wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Wear a face respirator and additional PPE when required while performing tasks 
• Other configurations of PPE are required at all times while on mine and/or customer property

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) requirements:

PPE is required and must be worn in accordance with company policy and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each worksite. PPE is typically issued by our safety department and may include but is not limited to:

•             Hard hat with face shield

•             Goggles/Spoggles

•             Gloves

•             Long sleeve shirt

•             Reflective vest

•             Hearing protection

•             Respirator Mask (varies according to the worksite)

•             Steel toe boots (not supplied by CTI)

Acid operations are outside in the elements and require a chemical resistant acid suit, rubber gloves, rubber boots, along with a full face respirator and any other required PPE to be worn at all times while in a “Hot Zone”.

Respirators: CTI employees are required to wear a full and/or half-mask respirator for any job task that requires a respirator. Respirators (PPE) are distributed by CTI and are used to protect employees from those occupational hazards caused by breathing contaminated air (harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors). All CTI employees who are required to wear a respirator must be clean-shaven daily and in compliance with respirator protocols at all times.

Job description is available upon request. This is a safety-sensitive position.

CTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTI promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment and ongoing random testing. Company policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources office.