Watco Transloading
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Job Location: Toledo-OH-43608
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
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 Newsweek
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00
Description
The conductor/switchman position controls and coordinates train movements while switching railcars in yards, industrial plants, or similar locations to facilitate loading and unloading, ensuring safety and efficiency. This is a manual labor role that requires proficiency in various skills, duties, and requirements during a prescribed training period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance. Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks on schedule. Read, write, and communicate effectively in English & understand basic math. Learn from instructions, observations, and mistakes, applying procedures with good judgment. Read switching orders from designated personnel. Supervise and coordinate train crew activities. Receive instructions from Managers or Customers regarding switching operations. Notify engineers of switching orders using radio, signals, or verbal communication. Communicate with crew or yard workers via radio for switching information. Coordinate with train dispatchers regarding stops, delays, or train movements. Operate switches and coupling mechanisms to move cars. Assist with switching operations as needed. Apply and release handbrakes manually. Maintain records of switched cars, including origin, destination, and cargo details. Coordinate switching activities from locomotive cab, control tower, or caboose. Connect air hoses and set warning signals during emergency stops. Observe signals from the locomotive cab. Perform minor repairs on equipment and report major repairs needed. Communicate with Dispatchers regarding switching operations. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must pass all required testing and certifications. SKILLS and ABILITIES High school diploma or GED, or 3-6 months related experience, or equivalent education and experience. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals; write reports; communicate effectively. Ability to understand and follow instructions, and solve problems involving concrete variables.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance. Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks on schedule. Read, write, and communicate effectively in English & understand basic math. Learn from instructions, observations, and mistakes, applying procedures with good judgment. Read switching orders from designated personnel. Supervise and coordinate train crew activities. Receive instructions from Managers or Customers regarding switching operations. Notify engineers of switching orders using radio, signals, or verbal communication. Communicate with crew or yard workers via radio for switching information. Coordinate with train dispatchers regarding stops, delays, or train movements. Operate switches and coupling mechanisms to move cars. Assist with switching operations as needed. Apply and release handbrakes manually. Maintain records of switched cars, including origin, destination, and cargo details. Coordinate switching activities from locomotive cab, control tower, or caboose. Connect air hoses and set warning signals during emergency stops. Observe signals from the locomotive cab. Perform minor repairs on equipment and report major repairs needed. Communicate with Dispatchers regarding switching operations. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must pass all required testing and certifications. SKILLS and ABILITIES High school diploma or GED, or 3-6 months related experience, or equivalent education and experience. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals; write reports; communicate effectively. Ability to understand and follow instructions, and solve problems involving concrete variables.
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