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
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

General Purpose

Lead and manage track maintenance crews day to day in the safe, efficient and most economical performance of their duties to ensure that Watco’s track structure is maintained to meet FRA and Watco standards.

Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and plan ordinary maintenance and program track work with other departments to maximize track work and train operations. 
• Perform track inspections and monitor track inspectors to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations. 
• Follow and monitor work practices, safety related issues to improve quality and performance. 
• Monitor and enforce FRA compliance along with company policies, rules and standards. 
• Work with local, county and state agencies on railroad issues to create and continue good relations. 
• Plan and provide information for future track improvements with Chief Engineer. 
• Oversee program gangs and third party work being performed on territory. 
• Manage labor, tools and materials for field forces to perform track maintenance. 
   

Requirements

• Experience in Maintenance of Way track standards and policies. 
• Prior supervisory experience in track maintenance. 
• Familiar with FRA track standards. 
• Familiar with and able to apply safety rules and procedures. 
• Self motivated and good communication skills to work with other departments and public agencies. 
• Establish track maintenance budgets for territory based on historical data, and operational requirements. Control costs and manage territory to stay within budget limits. 
• Monitor projects to ensure materials and resources are provided to meet schedules and budgets. 
• Travel and overnight stays may be required.