Rail Yard Operator, Reno/Lear

Rail Yard Operator

Western Nevada Transload is a leading provider of transloading and logistics services, supporting rail-served operations throughout Northern Nevada. Our Reno Lear location specializes in connecting rail and truck transportation to provide safe, efficient, and reliable supply chain solutions for our customers. We support a diverse range of industries and commodities through hands-on operations built around safety, precision, and dependable service. At the heart of our company is a team-driven culture. We value hard work, accountability, and innovation and we take pride in doing things the right way. As our operations continue to grow, we are committed to investing in our people by providing the training, tools, and opportunities they need to succeed and advance in their careers.

The Rail Yard Operator supports daily transloading and rail-yard operations at the Reno Lear facility. This hands-on role transfers materials between railcars and trucks, operates yard and material-handling equipment, assists with railcar movement and securement, and helps maintain a safe, organized worksite. Success in this position requires reliability, attention to detail, sound safety judgment, and effective teamwork in an active industrial environment.

What You'll Do

• Unload and transfer materials from railcars using approved equipment and procedures.
• Inspect, secure, and prepare railcars for movement in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Safely operate yard trucks, railcar movers, forklifts, and other material-handling tools for which you are trained and authorized.
• Complete required pre- and post-shift equipment inspections; perform routine operator-level maintenance and promptly report defects or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatch, coworkers, and office staff to maintain safe and efficient yard flow.
• Maintain situational awareness and follow all safety rules when working around railcars, vehicles, heavy equipment, and active tracks.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and participate in safety meetings, training, and incident reviews.
• Maintain work areas through track and yard cleanup, debris removal, de-icing, and snow removal as conditions require.
• Document shift activity, communicate key updates, and support orderly shift transitions.
• Assist with other facility and rail-yard duties and help train new team members when assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures, instructions, and equipment operating requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Experience operating forklifts, material movers, yard equipment, or similar machinery is preferred but not required.
• Prior OSHA, FRA, rail, transloading, warehouse, or industrial experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods and lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Climb, balance, bend, stoop, reach, and work at elevated heights, including on railcars, while using required fall-protection equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, including a sledgehammer, to release railcar components, adjust chocks, and clear compacted material or debris.
• Work primarily outdoors in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
• Work safely near moving railcars, trucks, and heavy equipment and in areas that may be noisy, dusty, or uneven.
• Wear company-required personal protective equipment, which will be provided.

Why Join Us

• Hands-on work in a growing rail and logistics operation.
• Company-provided training, tools, and personal protective equipment.
• A safety-focused, team-oriented environment with opportunities to build valuable industrial skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting rate: $25.00
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k)

Growth Opportunities

• Room for advancement within the company.
• Opportunities for additional training.

Safety & Compliance

• Adherence to OSHA, FRA, and state safety requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Western Nevada Transload participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Western Nevada Transload provides equal employment opportunities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Western Nevada Transload is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (A.D.A.A.A.), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, email View email address on click.appcast.io.