Operator - Omaha, NE

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

Hourly pay rate: $18.00 - $20.00 based on experience 

Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

This position operates a Front End Loader, Skid Steer,  Forklifts from 6,000 to 52,000 lb lift capacity, and Portable Conveyors (such as a RBT Conveyor)

Location Information

The Omaha Transload Terminal stands out for its safe feed certification from the American Feed Industry Association. Also registered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this terminal is accessible by rail and truck and offers storage opportunities.

Position Description

• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Transload of transfer oil or dry bulk products - Frac Sand, salt, grain and other products, to\from railcars and trucks utilizing safe operating procedures.
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb. Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with all team members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customer.
• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist
• Perform structural inspections as required.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer.
• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends.

 
Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

 
Machines, Tools, Special Equipment,  Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Operate a loader for snow removal, impact guns, air tools, man lift to work in load out, be able to operate a vehicle, raise and lower loading arms, wire cutters to cut zip ties, power tools, wrenches.
• PPE;  FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, radio