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Conductor/Engineer - Vicksburg, MS
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Watco
and help keep the world’s supply chain moving.
Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco
Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities
Starting pay: $18/hour
Description The Conductor/Engineer position is responsible for controlling and coordinating train movements while switching railcars in yards, industrial plants, or similar locations to facilitate safe and efficient loading and unloading for customers. This manual‑labor position requires proficiency in the specified skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training period. Day in the Life – Watco Conductor – https://youtu.be/RuYd3nRHaK4?si=PlDamUufoz55LNDj
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
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.
Read switching orders from designated person.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews.
Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched.
Notify engineer of switching orders and, thereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, telephone, verbal or hand signals.
Talk to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
Confere with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning 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 activities involved when performing switching operations.
Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well as apply and release handbrakes.
Observe track to detect obstructions.
Maintain records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
May 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.
May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
Sit or ride in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
May talk to Engineer via radio to give or receive switching information.
Perform other duties as requested or required.
Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used
Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushes.
PPE: hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel‑toed boots.
Education and Experience
High school education or general education development (GED).
Ability to pass training and required testing.
Work Environment The work environment involves exposure to outside weather conditions, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease. The team member is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.
Note:
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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Conductor/Engineer - Vicksburg, MS
role at
Watco
and help keep the world’s supply chain moving.
Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco
Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities
Starting pay: $18/hour
Description The Conductor/Engineer position is responsible for controlling and coordinating train movements while switching railcars in yards, industrial plants, or similar locations to facilitate safe and efficient loading and unloading for customers. This manual‑labor position requires proficiency in the specified skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training period. Day in the Life – Watco Conductor – https://youtu.be/RuYd3nRHaK4?si=PlDamUufoz55LNDj
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
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.
Read switching orders from designated person.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews.
Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched.
Notify engineer of switching orders and, thereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, telephone, verbal or hand signals.
Talk to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
Confere with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning 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 activities involved when performing switching operations.
Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well as apply and release handbrakes.
Observe track to detect obstructions.
Maintain records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
May 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.
May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
Sit or ride in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
May talk to Engineer via radio to give or receive switching information.
Perform other duties as requested or required.
Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used
Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushes.
PPE: hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel‑toed boots.
Education and Experience
High school education or general education development (GED).
Ability to pass training and required testing.
Work Environment The work environment involves exposure to outside weather conditions, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease. The team member is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.
Note:
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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