Operator (Starting at $23.00/hour) - Wellington, UT

Location: 

Wellington, UT, US, 84542

Category:  Transload Operations

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
   
 

Working at Watco

Watco has a reputation for putting people first. In fact, our company was named to Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers.

Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. We’re involved in domestic and international operations that are expanding all the time. Working at Watco also means a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn and build a career.  You’ll find that safety is at the heart of everything we do. We look out for our team members’ safety and the safety of the people in the communities where we work.  In addition to these strengths, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

Come to Watco and join a team where you'll leave each day knowing you've made a difference.

 

Starting Hourly Rate: $23.00/hour

 

2/2/3 Dupont Schedule: 2 Days on, 2 Days off, 3 Days on, 2 Days off, etc. (every other weekend is a 3 day weekend)

Shifts: 6AM - 6PM or 6PM - 6AM, Rotating Days/Nights every 4 weeks

 

Location Details

 

The Wellington Transload Terminal, which operates within the Price River Transload Terminal and operates 24/7. Our Wellington location has rail and truck transload capabilities, primarily handling crude oil.

  • Additional Location Details: https://www.watco.com/service/terminals/wellington-transload-utah/


Job 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.
  • Transloading of: Steel, Lumber, Sand Oils, and Liquids.
  • Operation of Crane (mi-jack).
  • Operation of Forklift.
  • 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 customers.
  • 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.

 

Requirements

 

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

 

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment,  Personal Protective Equipment Used

 

  • 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.
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