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 
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
• Career advancement opportunities

Starting Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

Location Information

Located in northwest North Dakota, our Tioga Terminal handles the loading of crude oil and natural gas into rail tanker cars.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the safe transfer, loading, and unloading of liquid materials between transportation and storage systems (such as railcars and trucks) in accordance with established procedures and site-specific requirements
• Start, stop, and operate mechanical or process equipment (such as pumps, motors, or control systems) safely and within defined operating parameters
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect, hook up, disconnect and seal.
• Operate in a manner where safety and environmental protection are of the highest importance
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal instructions, communicate effectively, and complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English; apply basic math as required
• Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory accurately and timely
• Prepare, operate, and monitor equipment and tools to safely perform product transfer and other site operations
• Perform daily inspections on all stationary and mobile equipment as required
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with Watco standards
• Help, mentor, and train team members within the department as needed
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and all applicable federal/state regulations
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Participate in safety and job briefings; share and receive information from team members, management, and customers
• Work as part of a team, take direction, and adapt to changing priorities
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift work as needed to support operations
• Other duties as assigned