Rail Conductor/Engineer: Hands-On Training & Career Growth

Watco; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Watco is hiring for a conductor/engineer to control and coordinate train movements while switching railcars at yards or industrial sites. This is a manual labor position requiring training during an introductory period and the ability to follow instructions and safety rules.

Typical schedule includes 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 Dupont rotation. Applicants must obtain a TWIC card and understand basic signals, communicate via radio, and maintain equipment records as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands basic English and math

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate train movements while switching railcars
• Operate locomotive in yard or plant following railroad rules
• Read switching orders and communicate switching information

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

Watco is hiring for a conductor/engineer to control and coordinate train movements while switching railcars at yards or industrial sites. This is a manual labor position requiring training during an introductory period and the ability to follow instructions and safety rules.

Typical schedule includes 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 Dupont rotation. Applicants must obtain a TWIC card and understand basic signals, communicate via radio, and maintain equipment records as part of daily duties.