Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive compensation
Paid on-the-job training
Operations training
Leadership programs
Career advancement opportunities
Safety equipment provided
employee recognition
Job Description
Watco Companies, based in the United States, is a dynamic and growing short line railroad company dedicated to providing excellent transportation services that keep the supply chain moving efficiently. Established with a focus on short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs, Watco is a key player in North America's transportation and logistics infrastructure. The company prides itself on fostering an outstanding employee culture recognized by prestigious business publications such as Forbes and Newsweek, making it an exceptional place to start and develop a rewarding career in the rail industry.
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Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to pass required training and testing
- Capability to perform manual labor
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Reliable and timely attendance
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in outdoor and noisy environments
- Ability to use radio and signaling equipment
- Physical fitness to perform manual tasks
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment
Job Qualifications
- High school education or general education development (GED)
- Ability to pass training and required testing
- Strong communication skills in English
- Basic math proficiency
- Ability to learn and apply safety procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Job Duties
- Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
- Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
- Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
- Read switching orders from designated person
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews
- Receive oral or written instructions indicating which cars are to be switched
- Notify engineer of switching orders using radio, telephone, verbal, or hand signals
- Communicate with crew and yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information
- Confer with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive instructions regarding stops, delays, or oncoming trains
- Give instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars
- Assist workers to throw switches or perform other switching operations
- Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well as apply and release handbrakes
- Observe track to detect obstructions
- Maintain records of number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched
- Coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower
- Raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars
- Throw track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signal Engineer to move cars using lantern, arm signals or radio
- Connect air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force
- Set warning signals such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front and rear of train during emergency stops
- Sit or ride in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members
- Make minor repairs to couplings and air hoses and report major repairs
- Talk to Engineer via radio to exchange switching information
- Perform other duties as requested or required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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