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.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and NewsweekPaid on-the-job training with peer trainersLeadership and development programs offered through Watco UniversityStarting Pay: $18.00 per hour
Valid driver's license required General Purpose The Student Conductor will work with crews to perform the safe switching of railcars, using locomotive power, based on customer requests. Switch crews are responsible for performing jobs efficiently, following all company and customer safety rules, and completing corresponding paperwork at the end of every shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendanceFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on scheduleRead, write, and communicate in English & understand basic mathLearn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgmentInspect locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all other requirementsRead switching orders from designated personObserve radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operate locomotive in accordance with company and customer rules and regulationsObserve arm or lantern signal and move controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple carsTalk to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching informationAssist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operationsTurn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well as apply and release handbrakesInspect locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipmentMaintain records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switchedCoordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, or other on-site locationRaise coupling lever to couple or uncouple carsThrow track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signalsMove cars, using lantern, hand signals or radioConnect air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying forceSit or ride in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew membersMake minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairsPerform other duties as requested or requiredMachines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushesPPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed bootsEducation and Experience High school education or general education development (GED)Ability to pass training and required testingValid driver's licenseThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobThe team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and greaseNote: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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