Join Our Team as a Switch Person - Transloader!

Location: Kitimat, BC

Company: Universal Railway Solutions

Employment Type: Full-Time

Wage: $32.00 per hour

Position: Switch Person - Transloader

Ready to Make an Impact in Rail Operations?

We're looking for a Switch Person - Transloader to support our client site in Kitimat, BC by safely and efficiently switching tank cars, operating a railcar mover, and loading condensate products. If you have rail operations experience, a strong safety mindset, and enjoy working in an active industrial environment, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Please Note: This is not a camp position. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Kitimat, BC for this opportunity.

What You'll Do

As a Switch Person - Transloader, you'll be responsible for the safe operation of rail equipment and the loading of tank cars while maintaining compliance with all site, company, and railway operating requirements.

Your responsibilities will include

- Safely operating a railcar mover to switch tank cars in and out of loading positions
- Loading tank cars with condensate in accordance with site procedures
- Inspecting, securing, and verifying railcars prior to movement and loading
- Following all General Operating Instructions (GOI) and the site's Safety Management System (SMS)
- Supporting and promoting a positive safety culture through active participation and hazard identification
- Identifying, documenting, and reporting mechanical defects on mobile equipment
- Completing required inspections, documentation, and compliance reports
- Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses while participating in incident investigations
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Performing seasonal rail yard maintenance, including cleaning, blowing, and lubricating switches




- Conducting basic equipment and process troubleshooting and escalating issues when necessary
- Following all corporate policies, safe operating practices, procedures, and guidelines

This role is well-suited to someone who is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with site personnel.

What You Bring

- Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment

Job Requirements

- Experience in rail switching and/or loading tank cars is considered a strong asset
- Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's licence or higher
- Ability and willingness to provide a clean driver's abstract
- Ability to pass fit-for-duty requirements, including:
- Medical assessment
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Criminal record check

- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work various shifts as required
- Reliable transportation and ability to access the Kitimat worksite
- Legally entitled to work in Canada

Why Join Us?

- Competitive wage of $32.00 per hour
- Opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced rail operations team
- Safety-focused work environment
- Challenging and rewarding operational responsibilities
- Comprehensive advantages and compensation package
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in rail operations with a growing organization

Ready to Build Your Career with Universal Railway Operations?

If you're a safety-focused rail professional with experience in rail operations, switching, or industrial loading activities, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and become part of Universal Railway Solutions, a team committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient rail services across Canada.

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