Rail Engineer
Company: Interstate Waste Services
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Interstate 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. Essential Job
Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor
duties may be assigned.: Rail Yard Engineer Responsibilities
Include: 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 Shift: B-Shift Days (Thursday - Saturday, every
other Wednesday) 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. Requirements and
Qualifications:: 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
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. Salary Range Minimum: USD $22.83/Hr. Salary Range Maximum:
USD $22.83/Hr.
Keywords: Interstate Waste Services, Youngstown , Rail Engineer, Engineering , Bethesda, Ohio
