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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=yZUdmGlPP8c) .

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

• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center (https://vimeo.com/895928733) in Birmingham, Alabama

• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

• Career advancement opportunities

  Pay: $19.00/hr

  Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM

  Performs various manual tasks as a general laborer to assist in unloading trucks, railcars and upkeep of rail terminal facility. Fosters teamwork, positive work environment and overall safety of self and others.

• All work must conform to customer expectations and company policy and procedures.

• Ability to take direction and supervision.

• Ability to interpret directions and/or instructions.

• 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.

• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles.

• Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.

• Self-motivated with ability to complete projects with minimum direct supervision.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• Front End Loader, Backhoe, Crane, Forklift, Sweeper and Skid Steer – Broom and Shovels

• PPE; hard hat, vest(work clothes), safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots, ear plugs and respirators

  Requirements:

• High school education or general education diploma (GED).

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

• Ability to pass training and required testing.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.