Rail Operations Conductor & Engineer: Lead Safe Yard Moves

Watco; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training with peertra

Leadership and development programs

Job summary

Watco invites applicants for a conductor/engineer role to control and coordinate train movements, switch railcars, and facilitate loading/unloading at yards or facilities. This is a manual labor position requiring proficiency in switching, signaling, and safety procedures during training and introductory periods.

The role emphasizes reading orders, following directions, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring timely attendance and adherence to railroad rules.

Qualifications

• Must pass required training and testing.
• High School or GED equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control train movements while switching railcars.
• Read and interpret switching orders; supervise and coordinate train crews.
• Operate locomotive and apply brakes as per railroad rules and signals.
• Maintain records of cars switched, cargo, and locations.
• Communicate with dispatcher and crew via radio for switching information.

Skills

Pass training

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Watco invites applicants for a conductor/engineer role to control and coordinate train movements, switch railcars, and facilitate loading/unloading at yards or facilities. This is a manual labor position requiring proficiency in switching, signaling, and safety procedures during training and introductory periods.

The role emphasizes reading orders, following directions, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring timely attendance and adherence to railroad rules.