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: 

• Award-winning 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

Job Summary 

Crew Leader have experience in overseeing operational teams to ensure the efficient loading and unloading of trucks and barges. Committed to maintaining compliance with safety standards, conducting thorough inspections, and providing comprehensive training to teammates. Adept at troubleshooting operational challenges and collaborating with management to enhance performance and safety protocols. Proven ability to foster a clean and organized work environment while effectively executing preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for a Team of operators.       
• Provide direction for the loading and unloading of trucks and barges, and verify that paperwork is correctly completed.
• Verify all transfers are performed.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment is worn by all Teammates.
• All drivers, visitors, contractors, and Teammates are conforming to company policies.
• All daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive maintenance is being performed on equipment.
• All Personal Protective Equipment is properly cleaned and stored.
• All pre-loading, loading, and post loading procedures are maintained.
• All Equipment Pre shift/post shift inspections and inspection papers properly performed and completed
• Coordinate, prepare, and/or present employee training.
• Assist Teammates in troubleshooting difficulties in all operations at their assigned work area
• Confer with management regarding operational and employee issues.
• Climb up and down barges.
• Assist management with recommendations on employee performance, safety, and incentive activity.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform all work in compliance with Watco standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and present daily/weekly safety meetings. 
• Coordinate the completion of general preventative maintenance activities, repairs, and housekeeping tasks. A high degree of cleanliness and organization should be maintained.
• Perform any other terminal functions as trained, requested, and instructed by supervisor.                                                  
• Must be willing to obtain CPR & First Aid Certification as required.                                                                  
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience / specific knowledge

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Work, and database applications.
• Experience using hand tools performing general maintenance tasks.
• Competent in Hazardous and Non Hazardous waste paperwork.
• Maintain daily supplies for operational  needs.                                                                                                            
• Ability to communicate / coordinate with all departments           

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

• PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, FR clothing, gloves, steel toe boots (lace up)

Requirements

• Possess valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned.
• Perform work in all types of temperature/weather conditions
• Ability to pass training and required testing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside elements.