Railcar Unloader & Switcher — Shift Rotations & Training

Watco Transloading, LLC; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture recognition

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco Transloading, LLC is hiring an Unloader / Railcar Switcher in Linden, NJ. The role involves safely operating equipment to inspect, prepare, and transfer products between railcars and facilities, conforming to safety and environmental standards.

Compensation is $23.00 per hour with a 2,2,3 shift rotation (day/night). We emphasize teamwork, adherence to procedures, and flexibility to cover overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to follow regulatory and company standards.
• Physical fitness and agility to work in all weather conditions, climb on/under railcars, and handle tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily work plans and safety instructions to crew members; ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, valves, engines, and related equipment.
• Inspect, seal, and prepare railcars and equipment for product transfer.
• Connect and disconnect 4-inch offloading hoses.
• Monitor and document operations, inspections, and maintenance activities accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Watco safety, environmental, and Customer First principles.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Tools

Densitometers

Hydraulic systems

Hand tools

Job description

Watco Transloading, LLC is hiring an Unloader / Railcar Switcher in Linden, NJ. The role involves safely operating equipment to inspect, prepare, and transfer products between railcars and facilities, conforming to safety and environmental standards.

Compensation is $23.00 per hour with a 2,2,3 shift rotation (day/night). We emphasize teamwork, adherence to procedures, and flexibility to cover overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.