Barge Dockhand / Terminal Laborer - Baton Rouge, LA

Watco Transloading, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Competitive compensation and benefits

Leadership and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco Transloading, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Dock Hand/Terminal Laborer to support operators, remove and reset barge covers, and assist with securing and moving barges. The role includes operating a skid steer and requires willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Starting pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour with a 4-day shift pattern and potential overtime/weekend work. Training and career development opportunities are offered by Watco to build skills on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with removing and resetting barge covers.
• Operate a skid steer to move materials.
• Secure and move barges as needed.
• Communicate instructions to crew using two-way radio.
• Maintain safety and environmental standards.
• Complete required documentation and inspections.

Skills

Dock hand

Safety

Team communication

Job description

Career Opportunities: Barge Dockhand / Terminal Laborer - Baton Rouge, LA (33882)

Requisition ID33882-Posted09/14/2026-Transload Operations

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:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule: 4 day shifts a week, typically 11 -12 hour shifts. Days rotate, typically every other weekend off

Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed

Terminal Address: 1055 B R Barge Canal Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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Job Summary

Watco moves any commodity, and at this site, we handle primarily petroleum coke products. As a Dock Hand, you will assist the Operators with removing and resetting barge covers, climbing in and out of barges, and assist with securing and moving barges as needed. This position also requires operating a skid steer to move materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must communicate to all crew members any special instructions for the day and ensure all Team Members complete the job safely.
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
• This is a full time outside job in all weather conditions.
• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
• Operate within Watco’s Customer First Foundation Principals with the customer, safety and the team’s goals always a priority.
• Ability to understand Watco Transload and Intermodal safety rules and regulations.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement.
• Perform structural inspections as required.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer.
• Complete all applicable documentation, inspections and recordkeeping.
• Ability to pass Safety Course administered by customer.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Snow/weed removal as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to use ladders to access barges.
• Ability to work near water.
• Remove and reset barge covers
• Secure and assist in moving barges as needed
• Communicate with other team members using two-way radio
• Ability to pass training and required testing
• A Valid Drivers License is preferred for this position

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing