Rail Conductor and Engineer: Move Trains and Lead Teams

Watco; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University training

Career advancement opportunities

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Watco is seeking a conductor/engineer to control train movements and coordinate switching in yards, industrial plants, or similar sites to support customers. This is a manual labor role with required training during an introductory period.

You will read switching orders, supervise crew activities, and operate locomotives according to railroad rules and signals, ensuring safety and efficiency in loading and unloading railcars.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate in English; understand basic math.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate train movements and switching in yard or facility.
• Follow directions and perform switching safely according to rules.
• Read switching orders and communicate with crew via radio or signals.
• Maintain records of cars switched and cargo.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Watco is seeking a conductor/engineer to control train movements and coordinate switching in yards, industrial plants, or similar sites to support customers. This is a manual labor role with required training during an introductory period.

You will read switching orders, supervise crew activities, and operate locomotives according to railroad rules and signals, ensuring safety and efficiency in loading and unloading railcars.