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Dock Hand - Baton Rouge, LA

Watco
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Hand - Baton Rouge, LA position at Watco?

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

  • Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
  • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
  • Career advancement opportunities

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed

General Purpose

Watco moves any commodity, and at this site, we handle primarily petroleum coke products. As a Dock Hand, you will assist the Operators with removing and resetting barge covers, climbing in and out of barges, and assist with securing and moving barges as needed. This position also requires operating a skid steer to move materials.

Position Description

  • Must communicate to all crew members any special instructions for the day and ensure all Team Members complete the job safely.
  • Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
  • This is a full time outside job in all weather conditions.
  • Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
  • Operate within Watco’s Customer First Foundation Principals with the customer, safety and the team’s goals always a priority.
  • Ability to understand Watco Transload and Intermodal safety rules and regulations.
  • Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement.
  • Perform structural inspections as required.
  • Prepare equipment for product transfer.
  • Complete all applicable documentation, inspections and recordkeeping.
  • Ability to pass Safety Course administered by customer.
  • Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Snow/weed removal as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to use ladders to access barges.
  • Ability to work near water.
  • Remove and reset barge covers
  • Secure and assist in moving barges as needed
  • Communicate with other team members using two-way radio
  • Ability to pass training and required testing
  • A Valid Drivers License is preferred for this position

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

  • Forklift, power tools, hydraulic equipment, power drills, and basic hand tools (i.e., wrench, screwdriver, sockets, measuring tape, etc.) PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, gloves, steel-toed boots, fire retardant clothing, full face respirator.

Salary : $18

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