Rail Conductor & Engineer — Training & Career Growth

Kanawha River RR, LLC; Belle (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Development programs

Career growth

Job summary

Kanawha River RR, LLC, a Watco company, seeks qualified helpers for locomotive switching operations. The role requires learning procedures, following safety rules, and effective communication in English.

Starting pay is $24.00 per hour with hands-on training and opportunities to advance within Watco’s network of short line railroads and yards. Candidates must demonstrate reliable attendance, the ability to read switching orders, and the capacity to learn from observations to perform tasks safely

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures with good judgment.
• Read switching orders and coordinate yard activities.
• Operate locomotive per railroad rules and signals; observe traffic and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of cars switched; coordinate with dispatcher and crew.

Skills

Training compliance

Job description

Kanawha River RR, LLC, a Watco company, seeks qualified helpers for locomotive switching operations. The role requires learning procedures, following safety rules, and effective communication in English.

Starting pay is $24.00 per hour with hands-on training and opportunities to advance within Watco’s network of short line railroads and yards. Candidates must demonstrate reliable attendance, the ability to read switching orders, and the capacity to learn from observations to perform tasks safely