Unloader

Job Description

About the Job: Watco Unloader

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference! Watco is at the heart of keeping the world’s supply chain moving, operating short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. As part of the Watco team, you’ll be contributing to a vital industry, whether in a hands-on operational role or a support service. One Watco, one team.

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 to guide your development.
• Leadership and development programs: Offered through Watco University.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights

Job Summary: Unloader

The Unloader is a critical role responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment to inspect, prepare, and transfer products between railcars and facilities. This position operates in various weather conditions and requires strict adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards, all while supporting both team and customer goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Communicate daily work plans and safety instructions to crew members, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, valves, engines, and related equipment in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Inspect, seal, and prepare railcars and equipment for product transfer, including performing structural inspections.
• Connect and disconnect 4-inch offloading hoses.
• Monitor and accurately document operations, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Watco safety, environmental, and “Customer First” principles.
• Work safely in all weather conditions and adapt to various shifts as required.
• Utilize hand tools to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Maintain work areas through general upkeep tasks such as snow and weed removal.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily and pass/obtain all required reporting, testing, and certifications for this position and location. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and the ability to follow regulatory and company standards.
• Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of densitometers, mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, and basic hand tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, and measuring instruments.
• Physical fitness and agility to work in all weather conditions, climb on/under railcars, and handle tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate tasks and convey instructions clearly.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Preferred: Valid Driver’s License.