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Rail intermodal equipment operator jobs in Finland

Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.

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Rail intermodal equipment operator – how much is the pay in Finland?

What the trade paid in 2024

Hourly earnings in Finland 2024 — occupation group 9333 Freight handlers, Statistics Finland table 15az, CC BY 4.0.
Median16.46 €/h
Bottom tenth12.90 €/h
Top tenth22.07 €/h
Employees42,304

Pay by sex, 2024

Median hourly earnings by sex in Finland 2024 — occupation group 9333 Freight handlers, Statistics Finland table 15az, CC BY 4.0.
SexMedianEmployees
Women15.61 €/h8,827
Men16.70 €/h33,477

Rail intermodal equipment operator - Which skills are essential?

Perform work on uneven surfaces; climb ladders and execute tasks on top of railcars.

Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains.

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

Shunt outbound freight loads to and from inbound and outbound trains.

Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.

Apply techniques required to stack materials into containers. Use techniques to maximise the space in containers.

Interpret how the supply chain improvements will impact company profits. Intensify the improvement in those processes that will streamline the supply chain most effectively while generating most profit.

Properly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.

Have the physical abilities to climb on and into railcars following adequate security procedures.

Operate on-board computer systems in heavy trucks and vehicles; communicate with yard management computer system.

Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.

Examine an organisation's planning details of production, their expected output units, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements. Provide suggestions in order to improve products, service quality and reduce costs.

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

Analyse and make predictions about trends and evolutions in supply chain operations in relation to technology, efficiency systems, types of products shipped, and logistical requirements for shipments, in order to remain at the forefront of supply chain methodologies.

Operate cranes to move, position, lift or place machinery, equipment or other large objects at various locations.

Handle intermodal equipment e.g. cranes, sideloaders, forklifts and hostler trucks.

Adapt service approach when circumstances change.

Rail intermodal equipment operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?

Handle work-related paperwork ensuring that all relevant requirements are met.

Read maps effectively.

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.

Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

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Sources

Wage data: Statistics Finland, wage structure statistics, table 15az, year 2024. Read 2.10.2026. Licence CC BY 4.0.

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

How we calculated these figures