Equipment Control Coordinator - Pittsburg, KS

Watco; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco in the United States is seeking an Equipment Control Coordinator to efficiently allocate pool cars in response to customer and operational needs. You will work closely with the fleet manager to ensure cars deliver the intended return on investment.

In this role, you will communicate with customers to meet order requirements as cars become available and gain deep knowledge of markets that support pooled fleets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerBI).
• Railroad experience and car type knowledge.
• Understanding of railroad rules and car ownership regulations.

Responsibilities

• Allocate pool cars based on customer and operational needs
• Collaborate with the fleet manager to ensure ROI
• Work with customers to meet order needs as cars become available
• Understand markets that support pooled fleets to balance car supply
• Coordinate with operations on pre-staging of cars
• Work with foreign railroads as needed to manage car cycles
• Maintain education on current rules governed by AAR and Class I regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Railroad experience

Railcar knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

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
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Equipment Control Coordinator will be responsible for efficiently allocating pool cars based on customer and operational needs. This role involves close collaboration with the fleet manager to ensure that cars are achieving the intended return on investment. The Equipment Control Manager will work directly with customers to meet order requirements as cars become available and will have a deep understanding of the markets that support pooled fleets to maintain the right balance of cars needed. Additionally, this role will coordinate with operations to determine where cars need to be pre-staged and will work with foreign railroads as necessary to manage car cycles.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Allocate pool cars based on customer and operational needs
• Collaborate with the fleet manager to ensure cars are achieving the intended return on investment
• Work with customers to meet order needs as cars become available
• Understand the markets that support pooled fleets to ensure the right balance of cars
• Coordinate with operations on where cars need to be pre-staged
• Work with foreign railroads as needed to manage car cycles
• Maintain education on all current rules governed by the AAR and Class I's policies (interchange/switch railcars)
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Excel, PowerBI
• Railroad experience
• Railroad car type general knowledge (specifications, commodities, etc.)
• General understanding of rules and regulations regarding car ownership (car hire, de-prescription)

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent