Heavy Equipment Operator — Transload & Rail Yard

Watco; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking an Operator to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment to support daily transloading and site operations.

You will work outdoors, on a 12-hour day/night rotating schedule, and must pass equipment qualifications while maintaining strong safety and teamwork across the site.

The role involves moving cargo between trucks, railcars, barges, and storage areas, with focus on reliability and efficiency at the Port of Pine Bluff.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver’s license and safety awareness.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to transload materials and support site operations.
• Perform equipment inspections before and after use.
• Transfer bulk materials between trucks, railcars, barges, and storage areas.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and uphold safety standards.
• Follow instructions to meet operational schedules in outdoor environments.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Friction Crane

Forklift (Taylor Lift)

Skid Steer

Job description

Watco in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking an Operator to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment to support daily transloading and site operations.

You will work outdoors, on a 12-hour day/night rotating schedule, and must pass equipment qualifications while maintaining strong safety and teamwork across the site.

The role involves moving cargo between trucks, railcars, barges, and storage areas, with focus on reliability and efficiency at the Port of Pine Bluff.