Conductor / Engineer

divh2Conductor / Engineer - Galena Park, TX / h2pKeep the worlds supply chain moving. Thats what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. / ppWhether youre at one of these locations or in a support-services role, theres one thread that ties everyone together. Were all on the same team. / ppHeres what you can expect from Watco : / pulliOutstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek / liliCompetitive compensation and benefits / liliPaid on-the-job training with peer trainers / liliOperations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama / liliLeadership and development programs offered through Watco University / liliCareer advancement opportunities / li / ulpJob Overview / ppThe conductor position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period. / ppEssential Duties Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. / pulliDemonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance. / liliFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule. / liliRead, write, and communicate in English understand basic math. / liliLearn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment. / liliReads switching orders from designated person. / liliSupervises and coordinates the activities of train crews. / liliReceives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched. / liliNotifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals. / liliTalks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information. / liliConfers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains. / liliGives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars. / liliMay assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations. / liliTurns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes. / liliObserves track to detect obstructions. / liliMaintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched. / liliMay coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower. / liliRaises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars. / liliThrows track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio. / liliConnects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force. / liliMay set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains. / liliSits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members. / liliMay make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs. / liliTalk to Dispatcher via radio to give or receive switching information. / li / ulpQualifications / ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position. / ppSkills Abilities / pulliHigh school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience. / li / ul / div