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Form of workInterstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded our operations of transfer stations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety.
What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.
Responsibilities
The nighttime shift will be Sunday to Friday nights- 9pm- 6:30am with Saturday nights Off
$18-$29 ah hour
All PPE provided
Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct railcar and train movements; signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand, and/or flag signals or radio to indicate when 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 between railcars and railcar movers when 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 checks utilizing technology in the form of a tablet and/or computer for all arriving and departing trains
- 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 to utilize technology in the form of a tablet and/or computer
- High school/GED education completed, higher education is a plus
- Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds
- Minimum 1 year of rail conducting experience
- 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.
