Trainmaster - Plaquemine, LA

Watco Transloading; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading in the United States is seeking a capable supervisor to lead train crews within rail yard or industrial settings. You will coordinate loading/unloading, manage switching, and ensure safe, efficient operations for customers.

The role requires locomotive engineer and conductor certifications, high school diploma or GED, and the ability to train staff on federal and company safety rules. Onsite work and a strong safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
• Must hold and continue to hold a current locomotive engineer and conductor’s certification.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalence

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates train crews.
• Communicates switching orders to train crews focusing on safety and efficiency.
• Uses systems and reports to organize and communicate customer changes to cars.
• Ensures daily train lists are executed accurately and timely by train crews.
• Investigates and provides accurate reports for any incidents or accidents.
• Understands factors contributing to costs and profitability of location.
• Understands locomotive requirements based on horsepower and trailing tons and controls fuel costs efficiency.
• Follows FRA regulations for railroad industry.

Skills

Supervising train crews

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Locomotive engineer & conductor certification

Job description

Office Location: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .
Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of train crew engaged in switching railroad cars within rail yard, industrial plant, or similar locations. Facilitate loading and unloading of cars, making, and breaking trains, and switching cars for customers in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates train crews.
• Communicates switching orders to train crews focusing on safety and efficiency.
• Utilize various systems and reports to organize and communicate customer changes to cars.
• Ensure daily train lists are executed accurately and timely by train crews.
• Investigate and provide accurate reports for any incidents or accidents.
• Understand factors to contributing costs and overall profitability of location.
• Understand locomotive requirements based on horsepower and trailing tons and control efficiency of fuel costs.
• Knowledgeable of FRA regulations for railroad industry.
• Ability to comprehend written safety rules, procedures and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Able to adapt to constant changing environment and utilize common sense and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train switch crews and other personnel on job-related duties; and provide training related to federal and company regulations, rules, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to pass training and required testing
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position. Must hold and continue to hold, a current locomotive engineers and conductor’s certification.

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent