If you have issues with our online application, mail completed applications to:
201 Tower Park Dr.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Or email completed to Jobs@iowanorthern.com
Or fax to 319-232-1996
If there are any questions please call 319-297-6000.
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Iowa Northern Railway has two immediate openings for second shift Utility Laborer in Waterloo, Iowa.
This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repair activities on all types of freight and passenger cars, locomotive inspections, and servicing maintenance. Other duties may include daily locomotive servicing, flat car repairs and preparations for tractor loading, painting, and stenciling, rerailing cars and locomotives by use of blocking, cables and rerail equipment, coupling air hoses and testing air brakes in compliance with 49CFR 215.11. Certification of car inspectors and 49CFR 238.109 training, qualification, and designation program for passenger car inspectors. This position is also responsible for preparing necessary paperwork associated with car repairs.
Applicant must be able to work on and around heavy and moving machinery (constant 67% – 100%). Bend, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods. Frequent (34-66%) eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp, hold, turn, and pull. Performing heavy work, lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds, climbing, balancing skills, stooping, squatting, kneeling and overhead work. Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climbing ladders, maneuver on/off equipment and work from various heights including on top of a locomotive. Occasional (up to 33%) lift and carry 100 pounds with or without assistance. Distant visual acuity at least 20/40 in each eye with or without glasses. Contact lenses are not acceptable under company safety standards except for office work. An average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40 decibels at 500 Hz., 1000 Hz., and 2000 Hs., aided or unaided.
This will be a full-time hourly position and includes a comprehensive benefit package. High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 violations in the last 3 years and no major violations (i.e. reckless operations or D.U.I.’s). Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Interested applicants should submit an online application or send one to jobs@iowanorthern.com or fax application to 319-232-1996, or mail to:
Human Resources
Iowa Northern Railway Company,
201 Tower Park Drive, Suite 300,
Waterloo, IA 50701
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Iowa Northern Railway has an immediate opening for second or third shift electrician in Waterloo, Iowa. This position is responsible for performing electrical inspection, maintenance and repair activities on locomotives in the repair shops, on service tracks, on line of road and occasionally on other railroad equipment/property. In addition, this position is responsible for testing, inspecting and properly repairing the electrical components of locomotive systems, equipment, and machinery.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 violations in the last 3 years and no major violations (i.e., reckless operations or D.U.I.’s).
Experience as a qualified Railroad electrician preferred but not required. HVAC experience helpful. Must possess electrical aptitude. Must attend and understand company training as assigned.
For more information on Iowa Northern or to complete an application online please visit
Interested applicants should submit application to jobs@iowanorthern.com or fax application to 319-232-1996, or mail to:
Human Resources
Iowa Northern Railway Company,
201 Tower Park Drive, Suite 300,
Waterloo, IA 50701
This will be a full-time hourly position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen required.
E/O/E
Iowa Northern Railway has two immediate openings for second or third shift machinist in Waterloo, Iowa. This position is responsible for servicing and maintaining diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations. This includes diagnoses of mechanical problems on the diesel engine, air compressor, trucks and running gear and making appropriate repairs. Also includes testing, inspecting and properly repairing the mechanical and air components of locomotive systems, equipment, and machinery.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 violations in the last 3 years and no major violations (i.e., reckless operations or D.U.I.’s).
Experience as a qualified railroad machinist preferred. Must possess a mechanical aptitude. Must attend and understand company training as assigned.
For more information on Iowa Northern or to complete an application online please visit
Interested applicants should submit application to jobs@iowanorthern.com or fax application to 319-232-1996, or mail to:
Human Resources
Iowa Northern Railway Company,
201 Tower Park Drive, Suite 300,
Waterloo, IA 50701
This will be a full-time hourly position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen required. E/O/E
The Track Laborer is a member of a crew responsible for maintaining, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast, using hang tools and operating heavy equipment.
Position involves performing heavy work (frequently 34%-66%), lifting up to 100 pounds; frequent or constant (67%-100%) lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds. Eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp. Able to operate common and specialized hand tools in performing assigned tasks. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; walking about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for longer distances; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or moving about on uneven and/or slippery ground or equipment.
The location of work performed (out-of-doors) and the tools and material used in the surrounding work-place, expose the incumbent to the following conditions on a regular basis: weather, noise (from air compressors and other noisy equipment), vibrations (from air hammers and other power equipment), dust, pollen (seasonal exposure to ragweed and other vegetation).
High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 violations in the last 3 years and no major violations (i.e. reckless operations or D.U.I.’s) Pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen required.
E/O/E
If you have issues with our online application, mail completed applications to:
201 Tower Park Dr.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Or email completed to Jobs@iowanorthern.com
Or fax to 319-232-1996
If there are any questions please call 319-297-6000.