Rail Engineer
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services (IWS) is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is dedicated to delivering high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing the safety of its employees, customers, and communities. Serving a diverse clientele including industrial, medical, and commercial/residential customers, IWS combines the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business, having been founded in 1998 and grown through acquisitions.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds.
- Minimum 1 year of rail engineering and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Higher education is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre and post trip inspections on locomotives to ensure the unit is in proper working condition each day.
- Operate locomotive in accordance with company and FRA policies.
- Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train.
- Safely and efficiently switch cars through the railyard to meet the needs of production.
- Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary.
- 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.
- Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required PPE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
