Car Cleaner - North Kansas City, MO

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 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

Starting Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm (plus overtime as required)

The general purpose of this position is responsible for all aspects of car cleaning and the inspection, care and maintenance of equipment used in the cleaning process. The person must be able to read and understand Watco work orders, make safe confined space entries wearing movement and sight restricting personal protective equipment with limited lighting to clean the interior of tank and hopper cars in compliance with Watco EHS policies and procedures. Inspect clean railcar interiors for compliance with customer, FRA, AAR and Watco requirements and complete cleaning checklists as required.  

• Interpret job work orders to perform required cleaning of railcar interiors per procedures
• Coordinate and complete railcar cleaning in an efficient manner and within assigned hours
• Utilize industrial power washer to clean the inside and/or outside of the railcar
• Utilize other various tools to help clean the railcar such as scrapers and augers
• Operate a mini skid steer, telehandler, or forklift daily
• Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
• Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all Watco Environmental Health and Safety Policies
• Ensure FRA, AAR, and customer quality assurance standards are met
• Any other duties as assigned such as special projects

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 or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.  Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.