Overnight Rail Engineer: Locomotive & Yard Ops

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an overnight rail yard operator for Monday to Friday 7:30pm–6:00am. You will perform locomotive inspections, operate trains, and switch cars in the rail yard to meet production needs.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, can lift 50 pounds, and possess a minimum of 1 year in rail engineering; outdoor work under varying weather is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of rail engineering experience.
• Ability to utilize technology in the form of a tablet and/or computer.
• High school diploma or GED; higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post trip inspections on locomotives to ensure proper working condition.
• Operate locomotive in accordance with company and FRA policies.
• Interpret signals and relay movements to ensure safe operations of trains.
• Safely switch cars in the rail yard to meet production needs.
• Inspect train and equipment in movement and at rest.
• Assist with other projects and duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with train orders, signals, and FRA regulations.
• Monitor track conditions and report issues.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required PPE.

Skills

Rail engineering experience

Tablet/computer usage

Outdoor work conditions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an overnight rail yard operator for Monday to Friday 7:30pm–6:00am. You will perform locomotive inspections, operate trains, and switch cars in the rail yard to meet production needs.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, can lift 50 pounds, and possess a minimum of 1 year in rail engineering; outdoor work under varying weather is required.