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Long Island Rail Road

Construction Inspector

Queens, NY · On-site

$40.79/hr

No JOB SUMMARY Responsible to protect the interests of the LIRR during construction projects, or facilities maintenance/operations being performed by outside contractors by ensuring that LIRR company ...

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Car Repairman Trainee

Queens, NY · On-site

LIRR Primary Location(s): Various 100% Hourly Rate of Pay : $46.78/hr (See wage progression chart) Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive Union Affiliation: Closing Date (if applicable): 8/17 ...

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LIRR Technician/ CDL Driver

Lindenhurst, NY • On-site

United Site Services
Construction • 5 - 10K employees

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

161st of 176 rated vehicle equipment hire

People enjoy working here

Uninterrupted breaks

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$22.40 - $31.35/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

LIRR Technician (Long Island Railroad Account)

The LIRR Technician (Long Island Railroad Account) is responsible for providing dedicated waste removal service exclusively at the Long Island Railroad according to contract specifications.

Essential Functions
  • Basic service truck driving functions in accordance with USS, DOT, and LIRR requirements
  • Operate service cart in accordance with LIRR requirements
  • Operate motorized pumps to extract waste from holding tanks on train cars
  • Thoroughly clean holding tanks
  • Offload waste at an off-site transfer station
  • Conduct all work duties in a safe manner in accordance with USS and DOT safety standards to ensure no accidents or injuries
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

• Complete annual LIRR Roadway Protections Safety Training
• Meet client specific background requirements to obtain security clearance
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Communications
• Decision Making and Problem Solving

Physical Requirements
  • Sit while driving and stand while servicing products
  • Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls
  • Repeat the same movements
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance
  • Speak clearly so customers can understand
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
  • Walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion
  • Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling
  • Lift up to 40lbs from your waist to your shoulders
  • Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head
  • Crouch and squat
  • Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally
Benefits Summary

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
  • Medical/Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Voluntary Spousal Life
  • Voluntary Dependent Life
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
  • Commuter/Transit Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discounts
Salary Range

$22.40 – $31.35 / hour

Pay Transparency Statement

At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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About United Site Services

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You may not notice United Site Services, but we are always there - at construction sites, industrial facilities and live events all across America. We take pride in providing essential services like portable restrooms, portable sinks, temporary fence and more for customers across 25 states. Join a company that makes a difference in communities across the country while providing for yourself and your family.

Industry

Construction

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Westborough, MA, US

Year founded

1999

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