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divh2Student Conductor - Belle, WV/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. Whether 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/ulpDescription/ppThe Student Conductor 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./ppEssential Duties and Responsibilities 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/ulpQualifications/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./ppSkills and Abilities/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/ulpWork Environment/pulliThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job./liliThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate./li/ul/div