Railcar Fleet Manager: Elevate Maintenance & Efficiency

Watco; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes recognition

Competitive benefits

Watco University programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee railcar fleet management, maintenance, and operational efficiency. You will coordinate activities to ensure regulatory compliance and safety while optimizing performance and costs across our rail assets.

The role emphasizes monitoring performance, scheduling maintenance, and reporting to leadership. Strong collaboration with operations and compliance teams is essential to drive improvements within a fast-paced transport network.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerBI).
• Railroad experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of railroad car types and basic ownership regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fleet performance and utilization.
• Calculate KPIs and reporting metrics for fleet efficiency.
• Prepare and interpret fleet reports for leadership.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track costs and manage fleet resources using tracking software.
• Maintain safety standards and regulatory compliance for the fleet.
• Support senior management with fleet status and improvement recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Watco is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee railcar fleet management, maintenance, and operational efficiency. You will coordinate activities to ensure regulatory compliance and safety while optimizing performance and costs across our rail assets.

The role emphasizes monitoring performance, scheduling maintenance, and reporting to leadership. Strong collaboration with operations and compliance teams is essential to drive improvements within a fast-paced transport network.