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Sauget, Illinois, 62201 United States

Office Location:  Onsite Employment Type:  Hourly Job Type:  Full Time .buttontext99fed0122e083e2f a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext99fed0122e083e2f a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #3e3e3e !important; outline: none !important; }

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

 

Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $27.00 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

 

Description

 

Performs repairs and general maintenance on plant equipment as directed by Crew Leader, Supervisor, or Manager, for Watco Companies LLC, while following all safety rules, and site specific procedures. This position is located in Cahokia/ Sauget IL

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Reads and understands parts books and determine parts needed and work procedures Troubleshoot and repair equipment Moves machinery and equipment as needed to check out and repair as needed Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment Diagnoses problems and make repairs to equipment and assets i.e. dismantling, assembling, and installing parts and or service on equipment / machinery. Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustments Operates a variety of tools/equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools, power tools (impact wrench, drills, etc.) Lubricates moving parts and operates repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications As directed performs activities of co-workers Other duties as assigned Requisitions and control spare parts inventory

 

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

 

Must be willing and able to work at heights above ground in order to provide maintenance functions Must be willing to work shift and/or overtime hours during the week including after dark hours, and/or weekends, and holidays as dictated by operations Respond to emergency call-outs to perform maintenance duties Demonstrate aptitude to execute and maintain necessary records In order to appropriately perform essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is required Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules Ability to carry out supervision/direction and work effectively and cooperatively with other people Must be able to successfully work with minimal direct supervision Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the material handling business. Treat people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values. Prioritize and plans work activities using time efficiently, plans for additional resources, organizes schedules of other people and their tasks, develops realistic action plans. Ability to communicate effectively Recommends measures to improve equipment performance, and quality of product handling

 

 Physical Demands

 

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and also but not limited to: heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on track rail equipment, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain and high noise level in the work environment Required to stand, walk and climb for extended periods of time Communicate with supervision and co-workers via radio. Must wear FRC clothing Regularly lift and /or move a minimum of 50 pounds

 

 Education

 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

 

Experience/Specific Knowledge

 

Must have basic knowledge of general mechanics Must possess at least one of the following skillsets Welding Electrical Hydraulics Fabrication Mobile equipment mechanics

 

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

 

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{color:rgb(255,255,255) !important;}#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{background:rgba(39,104,122,1.0) !important;} Apply now