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

  Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00

  Description

  The Vegetation Control Laborer will assist the Maintenance of Way crew with cutting vegetation along the East and West Subs of the Austin Western Railroad. The Vegetation Control Laborer will operate a skid steer, chainsaw and weed eater to control vegetation along the mainline as well and crossings.

  Education and Experience

• High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.

• Must be 18 years or older.

  Certificates and Licenses

• The team member must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

• The team member must be able to pass Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site).

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.

• Must have the ability to write legibly.

• Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.

• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.

• Must have the ability to recognize problems.