2 Watco Auto Repair Jobs Hiring Near You

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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
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

The Prep Crew Laborer is responsible for preparing auto rack railcars for vehicle loading by setting chocks, adjusting, closing, and lubing railcar doors in compliance with Federal, industrial and company regulatory and safety standards. They help clean the facilities, railcars, and other areas on the property and may assist with minor railcar repairs. This Prep Crew Laborer description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of every duty performed by the incumbent.

• Prepare multi-level auto rack railcars in accordance with Appendix B of Association of American Railroad and company standards
• Demonstrate predictable, dependable, and timely attendance
• Follow detailed written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Physically open and close doors of multi-level auto rack railcars
• Inspect and lubricate railcar doors, pin assemblies, and door tracks
• Use portable backpack blowers, vacuums, brooms, and power tools to clean debris from multi-level railcar decks
• Inspect multi-level railcar racks for defects and debris
• Repair minor railcar defects
• Safely place vehicle wheel chocks and other securement devices
• Remove snow and ice from railcar decks, walkways, and facilities
• Keep accurate inventory of railcar repair parts
• Perform general facility maintenance such as cleaning, sweeping, and taking out trash
• Understand and apply company and railway safety compliance standards
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

To 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 obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred but not required