Propane Terminal Operator

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Propane Terminal Operator | $25 to $32 USD/hr | East Dorset, VTHiring now.GrizzlyTrek is hiring a full-time,

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GrizzlyTrek is hiring a full-time, permanent Propane Terminal Operator for our valued client's propane rail terminal in East Dorset, Vermont. You will unload propane railcars, transfer product, inspect transfer equipment and keep daily terminal operations safe and on schedule. Pay is $25 to $32 USD per hour based on relevant experience and qualifications, and on-call coverage is required.

Pay	$25 to $32 USD per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications
Position Type	Full-time, permanent
Location	Propane rail terminal, East Dorset, Vermont
Schedule	On-call coverage required, including evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled
Certification	Vermont LP-gas certification for your assigned duties, plus DOT hazardous materials and site safety training before you work independently. PERC training preferred.

Propane arrives at a rail terminal in pressurized railcars (tank cars). Operators unload each car through hoses or unloading arms connected to its liquid and vapor valves, and move the product through pumps and piping into storage and out to transport trucks. The work is outdoors and runs through Vermont winters.

Responsibilities

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Railcar unloading and product transfers

→Unload propane railcars and carry out product transfers in accordance with your training and the terminal's approved procedures
→Before connecting, confirm each railcar is protected against movement (handbrake set, wheels chocked, track access secured with a derail or switch lock, blue caution signs in place) and check it for damage, legible markings and matching shipping papers
→Inspect hoses, unloading arms, connections, valves, pumps, compressors and related transfer equipment before use, and report leaks, defects and unsafe conditions at once
→Monitor transfers, including pressure, product levels and equipment condition, to prevent overfilling and unintended releases, and use emergency shutoffs as trained
→Perform odorization checks and sampling as the terminal's procedures require

Records and coordination

→Record storage tank temperature, pressure and liquid level readings, and keep operating logs, inspection records, inventory figures and product-transfer paperwork accurate
→Coordinate with transport truck drivers, railroad crews and terminal staff to keep product moving safely

Site safety

→Keep loading areas, walkways and access routes safe and clear, including snow and ice removal in winter
→Handle routine housekeeping and basic equipment maintenance within your training and authorization
→Follow PPE, hazard communication (HazCom), lockout/tagout and emergency procedures. Stop work and report unsafe conditions promptly.
→Respond to call-outs as assigned under the terminal's on-call schedule

Mechanical aptitude and confidence working with hoses, valves, pumps and industrial equipment
Able to follow written procedures, keep accurate records and communicate clearly with coworkers and drivers
Dependable attendance and availability for the assigned on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Able to perform the essential duties safely, including outdoor work in varying weather and winter conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Required before the work they cover

Vermont LP-gas certification from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety, for the duties you are assigned. You must hold it, or obtain it, before you perform any work that requires certification.
Applicable DOT hazardous materials (hazmat employee) training and site-specific safety training, completed before you work independently in covered duties

Preferred

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) Education Program (PEP) training covering propane fundamentals, bulk plant operations and railcar unloading, or completion of the National Propane Gas Association's Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). Vermont accepts both CETP and PEP records toward its gas certifications.

Nice to Have

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Experience in propane, fuel handling, rail terminal operations or a comparable industrial environment
Skid-steer operating experience and documented safety training
Current First Aid/CPR certification

This is a permanent, full-time seat with a posted pay range and hands-on work with real equipment. PERC training, Vermont LP-gas certification and DOT hazmat training are credentials that stay with you for your whole career.

GrizzlyTrek Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by federal or Vermont law.

Have propane, fuel or rail terminal experience? Apply with your resume and details of your terminal experience, propane training and certifications at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly.
Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com
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East Dorset, United States

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Pay per year: ≈ $52,000–$66,560 a year; 12% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (123,974 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
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