Rail conductor

Overview

This position is Overnight B Shift 7:30pm - 6am

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York,New Jerseyand Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio.

IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste,recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees,customer sand communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial,medicaland commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses thatremaina part of our team today.

We’reproud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct railcar and train movements; signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand, and/or flag signals or radio toindicatewhen to start, stop, back up, or set or release air brakes

• Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train

• Operate track switches (visually check switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties

• Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary

• Couple air connections betweenrailcars and railcar moverswhen making up trains

• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

• Monitor track conditions and report any issues

• Perform ER checksutilizingtechnology in the form of a tabletand/or computer for all arriving anddepartingtrains

• Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required PPE

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.

• Ability toutilizetechnology in the form of a tablet and/or computer

• High school/GED education completed, higher education is a plus

• Must be able tolift/push/pullat least
  50pounds

• Minimum 1 year ofrail conductingexperience

• Able to work in an outdoor environment on a constant basis while being exposed to variable weather conditions, temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes, smells, and loud noises.

This job description is intended to bean accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned,requested, orrequired. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

USD $24.58/Hr.

USD $24.58/Hr.