Railroad Conductor: Train Movements & Yard Leadership

Watco; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite training

Career development

Industry-recognized culture

Job summary

Watco is seeking a conductor/switchman to control and coordinate train movements, switching railcars in yards or facilities to load and unload cargo safely for our customers. This is an onsite, full-time, hourly role requiring reliable attendance and the ability to read orders.

You will follow directions, communicate by radio, and help ensure safe operations. Watco offers on-the-job training, career development, and a strong team culture recognized by industry rankings.

Qualifications

• Reads switching orders and follows written/verbal directions
• Communicates via radio to coordinate with crew
• Maintains records of cars switched and cargo

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates predictable attendance and follows schedule
• Reads switching orders and coordinates train crew activities
• Communicates switching information by radio or signals
• Observes track for obstructions and reports equipment issues
• Assists with operating switches, brakes, and coupling of cars

Skills

English communication

Reading & basic math

Attendance

Team coordination

Rail yard operations

Job description

Watco is seeking a conductor/switchman to control and coordinate train movements, switching railcars in yards or facilities to load and unload cargo safely for our customers. This is an onsite, full-time, hourly role requiring reliable attendance and the ability to read orders.

You will follow directions, communicate by radio, and help ensure safe operations. Watco offers on-the-job training, career development, and a strong team culture recognized by industry rankings.