Dockhand - Louisville, KY

Watco Transloading, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading, LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Dock Hand to support barge operations, including removing and resetting barge covers and moving materials with a skid steer. The position is full-time, outdoors, with a schedule of M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM and overtime/weekend work as needed. Hourly pay is $18.00.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compliance with Watco safety rules, with on-the-job training provided. A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate special instructions to all crew and ensure safety of all team members.
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
• This is a full time outside job in all weather conditions.
• Operate with SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT as top priorities.
• Follow Watco’s Customer First Foundation Principles with customer, safety and team goals as priorities.
• Understand Watco Transload and Intermodal safety rules and regulations.
• Learn from directions, observations and mistakes and apply procedures with good judgement.
• Perform structural inspections as required.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer.
• Complete all applicable documentation, inspections and recordkeeping.
• Pass safety training and required testing.
• Operate ladders to access barges and work near water.
• Pass training and required testing.
• A valid Driver's License is preferred.

Skills

Pass training

Job description

Career Opportunities: Dockhand - Louisville, KY (33844)

Requisition ID33844-Posted08/31/2026-Transload Operations

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Here's what you can expect from Watco:

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• Competitive compensation andbenefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Hourly pay rate: $18.00

Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed

Location Information:

Watco's Louisville River Road Marine Terminal handles primarily coal, salt, fertilizer, and other dry bulk 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.

Terminal Address: 2611 Buddeke Rd. Louisville, KY 40206

• 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
• Ability to use ladders to access barges
• Ability to work near water
• Remove and reset barge covers
• Secure and assist 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing