Director of Landfill Rail Operations

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, with a rail supplied landfill located in 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 employees, customers 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 Summary : :

The Director of Landfill Rail Operations, IWS is responsible for leading all rail-related and assigned production operations and planning functions; making key operational decisions and setting strategic goals to consistently meet or exceed production targets. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day rail operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance while supervising staff and providing constructive feedback. Accountability includes managing the Rail yard, Gondola operation, and Rail ADT supervision. Reporting to the VP, Landfill Operations, the Director will also play a crucial role in optimizing and developing the Rail Yard to support future growth.

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. :

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development for Rail Operations and Service Planning, with a focus on infrastructure, logistics, and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic oversight and technical expertise for planning, engineering, and construction projects related to transit and freight rail.
• Represent IWS in engagements with Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, and industry groups.
• Contribute to proposals, project scopes, pricing, budgeting, and performance metrics.

Operational Oversight

Staff Management & Development

Performance & Compliance

Project Execution & Technical Support

Requirements and Qualifications : :

Additional Information :

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.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum : USD $150,000.00 / Yr.