Rail Conductor & Engineer: Lead Switching & Career Growth

Watco; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture awards recognition

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Watco University training

Career advancement

Safe Performance Center training

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Conductor/Engineer to control and coordinate train movements, switching railcars in yards or industrial sites to support safe loading and unloading. The role is physically demanding and requires adherence to railroad rules, signals, and safety protocols.

Expect hands-on training and opportunities for advancement within a company recognized for culture and development programs. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and precise execution of switching tasks in a

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Read, write, and understand basic math.
• English literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate predictable, reliable attendance.
• Read, interpret switching orders and follow signals.
• Supervise and coordinate train crews in yard or cab.
• Operate locomotive per railroad rules and signals.
• Maintain records of cars switched and cargo.

Skills

Training

Testing

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Watco is seeking a Conductor/Engineer to control and coordinate train movements, switching railcars in yards or industrial sites to support safe loading and unloading. The role is physically demanding and requires adherence to railroad rules, signals, and safety protocols.

Expect hands-on training and opportunities for advancement within a company recognized for culture and development programs. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and precise execution of switching tasks in a