Utility Operator - Tioga, ND

Watco Transloading, LLC; Tioga (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes recognition of culture

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco Transloading, LLC seeks a Utility Operator to support safe, efficient operation at the Tioga, ND terminal. You will inspect, maintain, and operate site equipment and systems to support crude oil and natural gas loading into rail cars.

The role involves performing inspections, maintaining mobile equipment, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. NDIC testing may be required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform site inspections and maintenance as required.
• Strong focus on safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in a team and follow directions explicitly.

Responsibilities

• Perform site equipment, tanks, fire suppression, security, and other inspections as required
• Access the top and underside of equipment for inspection and maintenance
• Perform maintenance on all mobile equipment as needed
• Minor electrical troubleshooting, transmitter, and PLC knowledge are preferred but not required
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting valves, pumps, VCU, and MOV's
• Will be responsible for tank management from pipelines to loading at the rail terminal
• Complete all applicable documentation and record-keeping
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards

Skills

Process Maintenance Experience

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Job description

Career Opportunities: Utility Operator - Tioga, ND (33857)

Requisition ID33857-Posted09/01/2026-Transload Operations

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 andbenefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

• Hourly Pay Rate: $28.50
• Schedule: Wednesday - Tuesday, 7 days on 7 days off
• Shifts: 6 AM-6 PM or 6 PM-6 AM, rotating between day and night shifts
• Location Information:Located in northwest North Dakota, our Tioga Terminal handles the loading of crude oil and natural gas into rail tanker cars.

Process Maintenance Experience is highly preferred for this position

Job Summary

The primary function of the Utility Operator is to assist the team safely and effectively perform all required duties/tasks by maintaining all mechanical operations at the facility.This job description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each duty performed by the incumbent of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform site equipment, tanks, fire suppression, security, and other inspections as required
• Access the top and underside of equipment for inspection and maintenance
• Perform maintenance on all mobile equipment as needed (payloader, skid steer, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, etc.)
• Minor electrical troubleshooting, transmitter, and PLC knowledge are preferred but not required
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting valves, pumps, VCU, and MOV's
• Will be responsible for the operations as it relates to tank management from pipelines to loading at the rail terminal and all facility operations
• Complete all applicable documentation and record-keeping
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Building and ground maintenance include lighting, mowing, snow removal, and assisting with janitorial needs
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Follow safety procedures, report hazards, maintain equipment
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Must possess clear verbal communication and hearing abilities to interact effectively with team members, vendors, and customers at all times.
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass-on information from team members, management, or customers
• Operate in a manner where safety and environment are of the highest importance
• Ability to work outside and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to collaborate with a team, take direction, and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Complete NDIC Testing/Sampling
• Complete Lockout Tagout classes and field tests
• Manage crude tank volumes

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Driver License preferred, but not required