Rail Conductor Apprentice: Paid Training & Growth

Watco Transloading; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Plaquemine, LA is seeking a Student Conductor. This full-time, onsite role offers paid on-the-job training and a starting wage of $21.00 per hour, increasing to $24.50 per hour once certified.

Schedule is rotating 2-2-3 days/nights, 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am, with opportunities for certification and career growth within our rail operations. As a Student Conductor, you will learn to safely operate and switch railcars, inspect equipment, follow switching instructions, and maintain

Qualifications

• Must pass and obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable and timely attendance and follow all safety, company, and customer procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned work safely and on schedule.
• Inspect locomotives and equipment before and after operation and report defects or needed repairs.
• Read switching instructions and communicate with crew members, dispatchers, and yard personnel using radios and visual signals.
• Operate locomotive controls as trained and authorized to safely move and position railcars.
• Couple and uncouple railcars, connect air hoses, operate hand brakes, and throw track switches.
• Monitor tracks, equipment, and work areas for hazards or obstructions.
• Perform minor repairs to couplings and air hoses and report equipment requiring additional repair.
• Maintain accurate records of railcars moved, including car numbers, origins, destinations, and cargo.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

TWIC card

Conductor certification readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Watco Transloading in Plaquemine, LA is seeking a Student Conductor. This full-time, onsite role offers paid on-the-job training and a starting wage of $21.00 per hour, increasing to $24.50 per hour once certified.

Schedule is rotating 2-2-3 days/nights, 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am, with opportunities for certification and career growth within our rail operations. As a Student Conductor, you will learn to safely operate and switch railcars, inspect equipment, follow switching instructions, and maintain