Wash Rack Technician - Freeport, TX

Watco Transloading; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Competitive compensation and benefits

Watco University training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Freeport, TX is hiring for a Railcar Cleaner/Inspector. The role focuses on cleaning and inspecting railcars, helping keep facility operations safe and efficient, and supporting training and supplies to meet customer needs.

The position is onsite, hourly, full-time, with on-the-job training and opportunities for growth through Watco University and leadership programs.

Qualifications

• Loud noise, moving machinery parts, outdoor weather conditions and fumes may be present.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare railcars (boxcars, hoppers) using tools like shovels, brooms and pressure washers.
• Wash, inspect and perform minor repairs on railcars or hoppers as needed.
• Learn and guide railcar inspection practices including coatings and markings.
• Support daily operations by assisting customers, maintaining supplies, and ensuring railcars are processed efficiently.
• Ensure the washed volume of railcars is adequate.
• Participate in training opportunities to build skills and stay current with role requirements.
• Assist with safely switching railcars into and out of the wash facility.
• Ability to work in tight or confined spaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Freeport, TX Facility-77541

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Hourly

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

This position is responsible for cleaning and inspecting repairs on railcars while ensuring safe and efficient facility operations. The role also supports training, troubleshooting, and maintaining supplies to meet customer and operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare railcars, such as boxcars or hoppers, using tools like shovels, brooms, and pressure washers
• Wash, inspect, and perform minor repairs on railcars or hoppers as needed
• Learn, understand, and provide guidance on railcar inspection practices, including coatings, markings, and other components
• Support daily operations by helping with customer needs, maintaining adequate supplies, and ensuring railcars are processed efficiently
• Make sure the washed volume of railcars is adequate
• Participate in training opportunities to build skills and stay current with role requirements
• Assist with safely switching railcars into and out of the wash facility
• Ability to work in tight or confined spaces
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, moving machinery parts, outdoor weather conditions and elements, airborne particles and fumes from gas, oil, grease, welding arcs and/or frequently exposed burns.

Education

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