Job Information
Watco Companies L.L.C. Operator - Brooklyn, NY in NY, United States
Schedule: 2:00 PM-Midnight, 6 Days /week, 40-hour work week (shift end times can vary) Hourly pay rate: $23.00
Position Description
The Operator position is an entry level role at our location in Brooklyn, 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.
