Student Conductor - Hahnville, LA

Student Conductor - Hahnville, LAJob Location: Hahnville, LA Facility-70057 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full TimePay: $20.00 Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts between days & nights (2,2,3 schedule) Shift: 4:30am to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 5:30amStart 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 NewsweekCompetitive compensation and benefitsPaid on-the-job training with peer trainersTraining for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance CenterLeadership and development programs offered through Watco UniversityCareer advancement opportunitiesJob SummaryThe Student Conductor will work with managers, peer trainers and train crews to learn the safe switching of railcars using locomotive power, based on customer requests. Switch crews are responsible for performing jobs efficiently and following all company and customer safety rules and completing corresponding paperwork at the end of every shift.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendanceFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on scheduleRead, write, and communicate in English and understand basic mathLearn from directions, observations, and mistakes to apply procedures using good judgmentAssist in inspection of locomotive(s) before running to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all other requirementsRead and interpret switching orders from designated personObserve and learn radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operate locomotive in accordance with company and customer rules and regulationsObserve and learn arm or lantern signal and moves controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receives starting signal and moves control, such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotiveClearly and effectively communicate with crews, dispatchers or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching informationAssist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operationsTurn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well as apply and release handbrakesObserve track to detect potential obstructionsAssist with inspecting locomotive(s) after running to detect damaged or defective equipmentAssist with maintaining records, numbers, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switchedAssist with coordinating activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, or other on-site location.Raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple carsThrow track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signalsMove cars, using lanterns, hand signals or radioConnect air hoses to cars when making up trains by bending and applying forceSit or rides in locomotive cab to observe signals from other crew membersAssist with making minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairsPerforms other duties as assigned or required.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.Ability to pass training and required Conductor Certification testing in a reasonable period of time, typically within one yearValid driver's licenseWillingness and ability to obtain locomotive engineer certification following conductor certificationEducation Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent