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

Works outside aboard vessel. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reports to Gang Foreman to obtain schedule and work instructions. 

• Longshore in hold may be required to communicate via hand held radio. 

• May be required to handle tools and/or lashing materials. 

• May be required to place or remove dunnage including but not limited to under blades, buckets, or other attachments that would rest on transport surface. 

• Must remain clear of all suspended loads while loading and discharge operations. 

• May use push broom to sweep discarded materials to designated area. 

• May use locking poles to disengage locks at corners of containers. 

• May place deck shoes (4-4.8 lbs.) on the floor of a bay in vessel to sit containers on. 

• May be required to hook and unhook lifting gear. 

• Vessel Access: 

• Climbs up or down gangway to access vessel. (46 – 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on height of vessel and water level). Handrails are located on each side of gangway at waist height. 

• Climbs up or down vertical ladders aboard vessel. 

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Required 

Required Safety Gear must be worn at all times to include: Safety vest, safety glasses, steeled-toe shoes, and hard hats must be worn on terminal or in yard.