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Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQwRouo2A04) .

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

+ Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

+ Competitive compensation and benefits (https://www.watco.com/benefits/)

+ Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

+ Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

+ Career advancement opportunities

Starting Pay Rate: $28.98 per hour

After Six Months: $32.20 per hour

Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, rotating day/night shift. Full-time, hours subject to the train offload schedule.

Must obtain a TWIC card prior to employment for this position

Job Description

+ Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.

+ Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance

+ Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.

+ Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.

+ Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.

+ Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles

+ Transload crude oil from railcars and trucks utilizing safe operating procedures.

+ Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory.

+ Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb.

+ Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate 100% of the time.

+ Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or others as designated.

+ Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist.

+ Perform structural inspections as required.

+ Prepare equipment for product transfer.

+ Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.

+ Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

+ Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.

+ Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned.

+ Trains other team members in the proper procedures used in the facility as needed.

+ Assists in Operational, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspection duties as needed.

+ Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends.

Requirements

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Valid driver's license preferred

+ Must obtain a TWIC card prior to employment for this position

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

+ Must be able to qualify for the switchman rail position.

+ PPE; FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, radio