Rail Equipment Operator

Charah Solutions•Chester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Do you thrive in a company in which you roll up your sleeves and get it done? Do you want to work for a company that is people-centric, execution driven, accountability focused and marked by world-class safety, a high level of energy and unquestionable integrity? If so, come join us. Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we assist utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, we also design and implement solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. To be our best, we need the best. At Charah Solutions, our best begins with you. Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment. This position is responsible for operating trains that carry freight. Operating automated systems that propel trains, add or remove cars, or switch cars around to unload freight.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
At least two years of verifiable mechanical experience
General knowledge of construction site and equipment
Experience operating heavy equipment
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Previous work-related skill, knowledge and/or experience preferred
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills and landfills preferred
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches.
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
Operate locomotive equipment
Properly line switches for railcar movement
Operate railcar equipment such as air hoses and handbrakes
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc)
Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
Will require night, weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work based on the job site's operation schedule
Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management