Operator (Floater) - Brooklyn & Queens, NYC

Job SummaryThis position is a floater role supporting our Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx Terminals. This team member will mainly work at the Brooklyn and Queens locations, but may be asked to help at the Bronx Terminal occasionally as needs come up. As an Operator, you’ll be joining a well-established team at a growing company, helping transload residential waste containers from trucks to railcars for our customer. This is an entry-level position with opportunities to learn and grow.  Pay Rate: $23.00 per hourSchedule: Full-time, 5–6 shifts per week, always off Sundays. Shift may vary based on customer needs. Brooklyn Terminal Address: 123 Varick Avenue. Brooklyn, NY 11237Queens Terminal Address: 38-50 Review Ave. L.I.C, NY 11101Bronx Terminal Address: 98 Lincoln Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10454   Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. 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:  Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and NewsweekCompetitive compensation and benefitsPaid on-the-job training with peer trainers Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University Career advancement opportunities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read and understand all standard operating procedures as well as safety requirements for the roleParticipate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customerSafely operate shuttle wagon to hook up railcars and pull them into the yardUtilize 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 trainSafely operate shuttle wagon to move loaded railcars back out to the storage yardMechanical experience preferred to accurately perform preventative maintenance of shuttle wagons, restackers and other equipment as neededUse attention to detail when completing all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and track sheetsActively participate in all required training for your roleOther 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 assignedMust maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performanceAbility to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditionsFlexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends when necessaryPerform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirementsWorking knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principlesFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on scheduleRead, write, and communicate in English & understand basic mathLearn 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.