Essential Job Summary:

The Supervisor of Rail Operations carries out the daily rail operating plan during the assigned overnight shift. The role leads employees and coordinates container handling, unloading, equipment and material flow. The supervisor keeps an accurate picture of railcar status, track availability and open operating issues, works closely with landfill operations, and provides a complete handoff to the next shift.

• Review the operating plan and prior-shift handoff, then assign employees, equipment and track use based on safety, workload and yard capacity.
• Direct gondola unloading, material transfer, trailer loading, weighing, sorting and yard housekeeping during the shift.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound rail activity with Scale Operations, landfill leadership and other operating shifts.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of loaded and empty gondolas, including location, arrival, unloading status, release and any exceptions.
• Verify unattended railcars are secured and maintain clear separation between employees and mobile equipment movements.
• Lead a start-of-shift briefing covering expected rail activity, employee assignments, track conditions, equipment and communication channels.
• Monitor production, unloading progress and equipment availability throughout the shift.
• Respond to delays, equipment downtime, staffing gaps, weather and changing landfill conditions; adjust the plan and escalate unresolved issues.
• Review rail and operating records for accuracy, including car numbers, load status, material weights and release activity.
• Lead shift safety talks, reinforce company and railroad procedures and coach employees on rail communication and the safe use of assigned equipment.
• Respond to injuries, near misses, derailments, railcar damage, spills and other incidents; secure the area, make required notifications and support the investigation.
• Monitor attendance, approve time records, handle routine employee requests and address performance or conduct concerns promptly.
• Prepare a written end-of-shift report covering production, railcar inventory, staffing, equipment, track restrictions, safety concerns and follow-up items.

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant rail, logistics or technical education is preferred.
• 5 years or more of experience in rail, terminal, solid waste, bulk-material or heavy industrial operations.
• At least 3+ years of experience leading employees or coordinating an operating shift is preferred.
• Working knowledge of gondola railcars, railcar movement, unloading, securement and yard operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience with wheel loaders, excavators or similar heavy equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, DOT, FRA, railroad and company safety requirements.
• Clear radio communication, good judgment and the ability to manage several time-sensitive activities at once.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, scale or production systems and railcar-management software.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays based on the assigned schedule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an active rail, railyard and industrial environment with moving railcars, heavy equipment, trucks, noise, dust and odors.
• The position works outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind and changing lighting conditions and must be able to walk on uneven ground and use stairs or approved access points.
• The role requires regular standing and walking and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.