Utility Operator - Tioga, ND
Job Location:
Tioga, ND Facility-Tioga-58852 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full TimeStart 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.
- 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
Hourly Pay Rate: $28.50 Schedule: Wednesday - Tuesday, 7 days on 7 days off Shifts: 6 AM-6 PM or 6 PM-6 AM, rotating between day and night shifts
Location Information: Located in northwest North Dakota, our Tioga Terminal handles the loading of crude oil and natural gas into rail tanker cars. Process Maintenance Experience is highly preferred for this position
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Utility Operator is to assist the team safely and effectively perform all required duties/tasks by maintaining all mechanical operations at the facility. This job description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each duty performed by the incumbent of the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Perform site equipment, tanks, fire suppression, security, and other inspections as required
- Access the top and underside of equipment for inspection and maintenance
- Perform maintenance on all mobile equipment as needed (payloader, skid steer, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, etc.)Minor electrical troubleshooting, transmitter, and PLC knowledge are preferred but not required
- Experience analyzing and troubleshooting valves, pumps, VCU, and MOV'sWill be responsible for the operations as it relates to tank management from pipelines to loading at the rail terminal and all facility operations
- Complete all applicable documentation and record-keeping
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Building and ground maintenance include lighting, mowing, snow removal, and assisting with janitorial needs
- Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
- Follow safety procedures, report hazards, maintain equipment
Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Must possess clear verbal communication and hearing abilities to interact effectively with team members, vendors, and customers at all times.
Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass-on information from team members, management, or customers
Operate in a manner where safety and environment are of the highest importance
Ability to work outside and withstand extreme weather conditions
Must be able to collaborate with a team, take direction, and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
Complete NDIC Testing/Sampling
Complete Lockout Tagout classes and field tests
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Driver License preferred, but not required Education High School or GED equivalent
