Wash Rack Technician - Freeport, TX

Cosmos Freeport SPV LLC; Freeport (TX); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-the-job training

Leadership development programs (Watco

Watco University training

Résumé du poste

Watco is hiring a Wash Rack Technician in Freeport, TX. The role involves cleaning and inspecting railcars, supporting training, troubleshooting, and maintaining supplies to meet customer and operational needs.

The position emphasizes safety and efficient operations in a railcar wash environment, with opportunities to learn, grow, and participate in ongoing training programs at Watco University.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent.
• Able to work in loud environments with moving machinery and outdoor weather conditions.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High School or GED equivalent

Description du poste

Career Opportunities: Wash Rack Technician - Freeport, TX (33978)

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