Rail Crew Lead

About the role

The Rail Crew Team Lead is responsible for assisting in the supervision of the rail team, ensuring operation in accordance with WIN’s compliance, safety, and operational policies and procedures. This role facilitates the safe operation of Rail equipment, conducts routine inspections, and provides direction to the rail team to ensure timely and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the safe operation of Rail equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine Rail equipment and track inspections and preventative maintenance on rail equipment, rail track and components, rail scale operation; maintains accurate records.
• Follows the company's reporting policies and acts as the dedicated "first contact" in the event of an accident or injury in the field.
• Moves and positions Rail Cars using railcar moving equipment.
• Has a strong understanding of day-to-day operations and can demonstrate to their peers how/when specific tasks are completed.
• Provides positive guidance while coaching other Rail personnel throughout the day.
• Fulfills the role of a team leader by following appropriate standard operating procedures as a guide for operating and maintaining Rail equipment.
• Explain and physically demonstrate the operating procedures to new or less experienced operators with a clear understanding of the Rail safety policies/rules required by the company.
• Create and maintain lines of communication between the Rail Supervisor and front-line employees to ensure a clear message is delivered while also notifying the Rail Supervisor/Operations Supervisor of any issues/questions that may arise in the field.
• Completes Rail safe training and Industrial track inspection training annually.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that cooperation occurs with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
• 3 years of experience working with rail, landfill, or waste operations.
• Prior leadership experience within the industry.