Oil Operator; Railcar Loading - Tioga, ND

Oil Operator (Railcar Loading) – Tioga, ND

Job Location:

Tioga, ND

Facility:
Tioga-58852

Office

Location:

Onsite

Employment Type:

Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

Schedule: 7 Days on / 7 Days off

• 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

In this role, the primary responsibility is the safe and efficient loading of crude oil and natural gas liquids into tanker railcars. Duties include operating and monitoring pumps and related equipment, inspecting and securing railcars, and ensuring product transfers are completed accurately and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
• Have working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Transload oils and liquids, primarily crude oil
• Complete all applicable documentation, record‑keeping and daily inventory
• Be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb, and communicate effectively with all team members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time
• 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
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist
• Perform structural inspections as required
• Prepare equipment for product transfer
• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Work outside for the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, and take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned

Valid driver's license preferred

High School or GED equivalent