Railroad Conductor: Train Movements & Yard Ops

Wisconsin & Southern RR; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture recognized by For​

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training with peer-trs

Training for conductors, engineers, &M

Leadership and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco in Horicon, WI is seeking a Conductor/Switchman to control and coordinate train movements in yard or industrial settings, ensuring safe loading and unloading of railcars. This manual labor role requires precise switching, clear communication, and adherence to safety procedures during every shift.

You'll receive paid on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and participate in programs through Watco University.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
• Reads switching orders from designated person
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of train crews
• Receives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched
• Notifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals
• Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information
• Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains

Job description

Watco in Horicon, WI is seeking a Conductor/Switchman to control and coordinate train movements in yard or industrial settings, ensuring safe loading and unloading of railcars. This manual labor role requires precise switching, clear communication, and adherence to safety procedures during every shift.

You'll receive paid on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and participate in programs through Watco University.