divh2Conductor - Monahans, TX/h2pStart a Watco Career and Discover the Difference/ppKeep the worlds supply chain moving. Thats what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs./ppWhether youre at one of these locations or in a support-services role, theres one thread that ties everyone together. Were all on the same team./ppHeres what you can expect from Watco:/pulliOutstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek/liliCompetitive compensation and benefits/liliPaid on-the-job training with peer trainers/liliOperations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama/liliLeadership and development programs offered through Watco University/liliCareer advancement opportunities/li/ulpstrongDescription/strong/ppThe conductor/switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period./ppstrongEssential Duties and Responsibilities/strong include the following. Other duties may be assigned./pulliDemonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance./liliFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule./liliRead, write, and communicate in English understand basic math./liliLearn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment./liliReads switching orders from designated person./liliSupervises and coordinates the activities of train crews./liliReceives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched./liliNotifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals./liliTalks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information./liliConfers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains./liliGives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars./liliMay assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations./liliTurns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes./liliObserves track to detect obstructions./liliMaintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched./liliMay coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower./liliRaises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars./liliThrows track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio./liliConnects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force./liliMay set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains./liliSits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members./liliMay make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs./liliTalk to Dispatcher via radio to give or receive switching information./li/ulpstrongQualifications/strong/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position./ppstrongSkills and Abilities/strong/pulliHigh school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience./liliAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively./liliAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations./li/ul/div