Terminal Operator

About the role

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Terminal Operator is responsible for safely operating all terminal equipment involved in receiving, storing, transferring, and loading liquid bulk products via trucks, pipeline, rail cars, water vessels, or tanks. The role includes testing products, documenting results, maintaining terminal equipment, preparing various reports, and general facility upkeep. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the terminal; maintain awareness for personal and co‑workers safety, and ensure knowledge and compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Perform gauging of storage tanks, temperature readouts, and obtain product samples.
• Perform all daily, monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual maintenance and compliance inspections, and maintain required logs.
• Complete daily meter readings for all products.
• Calculate and input all product inventories and meter readings into appropriate systems.
• Ensure that all terminal equipment, including safety devices and systems, are functioning properly, and report any equipment failures to the supervisor.
• Perform daily walk‑around inspections to identify potential risks and maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Conduct preventive and routine maintenance on various operating equipment (pumps, valves, meters, compressors, motors, tanks, pipes, terminal building, etc.).
• Calibrate and adjust all additive injection systems as required.
• Perform basic testing of oils (viscosity, API, flash) when necessary.
• Complete all required additive Volumetric Additive Reconciliation documentation monthly.
• Take product samples, perform required Quality Control tests and maintain the Product Quality Log.
• Issue work permits to contractors; ensure pre‑job safety meetings, lockout‑tag‑out, confined space entry, and gas monitoring requirements are met.
• Ensure contractors, customers and vendors follow company/terminal policies and procedures when accessing or working in the terminal.
• Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to appropriate individuals.
• Participate in emergency situations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• General knowledge of steam boilers, hot oil heaters, loading racks, product blenders and automation systems.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office experience; experience with terminal automation software (e.g., Toptech) preferred.
• Ability to perform all required mathematical calculations with or without a calculator.
• Ability to work outside for long periods in any weather condition.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; industry experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lb regularly and handle objects up to 90 lb; use up to 100 ft‑lb of force to operate cycling valves.
• Ability to climb heights greater than 60 ft, ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, and traverse metal walkways at heights.
• Ability to work in confined or restricting spaces (e.g., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Normal mobility: standing, walking, moving across large or uneven terrain, bending, stooping, climbing, and using hand tools.
• Normal agility, strength, dexterity, coordination, endurance, concentration, memory, and decision‑making under pressure.
• Normal sensory abilities: see, distinguish colors, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

Working environment

The position regularly exposes the employee to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes, cramped spaces, loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dust, heights, and other safety hazards. Work may involve high, precarious places, moving mechanical parts, hand tools, and small to medium‑sized power tools.

Schedule

The role requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business demands dictate.

Pay

• Terminal Operator I DEV – $30.59 per hour
• Terminal Operator I – $36.62 per hour
• Terminal Operator II – $41.23 per hour
• Terminal Operator III – $48.18 per hour

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 80 hours per year (accrued bi‑weekly)
• Paid holidays – 9 company‑recognized holidays
• Wellness Program