Operator - Queens, NY

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Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Full Time, 5-6 shifts per week, always off on Sundays

Shifts: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Shift start/end times will vary based on customer needs. Shift may start as early as 12 PM and can go as late as 12 AM )

Terminal Address: 38-50 Review Ave. L.I.C, NY 11101

Position Description

The Operator position is an entry level role at our location in Queens, NY. As an Operator you will be joining a well-established Team at a growing company where you will transload residential waste containers out of NY from trucks to railcars for our customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read and understand all standard operating procedures as well as safety requirements for the role

Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customer

Safely operate shuttle wagon to hook up railcars and pull them into the yard

Utilize restacker to remove containers from train and place on building floor for Waste Management to remove container lids. Move empty container in place so Waste Management can load container. Once loaded, move container back onto the train

Safely operate shuttle wagon to move loaded railcars back out to the storage yard

Mechanical experience preferred to accurately perform preventative maintenance of shuttle wagons, restackers and other equipment as needed

Use attention to detail when completing all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and track sheets

Actively participate in all required training for your role

Other duties as assigned

Skills, Abilities, & Requirements

Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned

Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance

Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions

Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends when necessary

Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles

Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule

Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math

Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement

Machine, Tools, Special Equipment, PPE Used

Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to uniform, steel toed boots, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, vest, radio, etc.

Operate a loader for snow removal, impact guns, air tools, man lift to work in load out, be able to operate a vehicle, raise and lower loading arms, wire cutters to cut zip ties, power tools, wrenches.

Physical Demands

Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb, etc. Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with all Team Members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time.