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Equipment Control Coordinator - Pittsburg, KSJob Location: Pittsburg, KS Office-Pittsburg-66762 Office Location: Hybrid 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.Here's what you can expect from Watco:Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and NewsweekCompetitive compensation and benefitsLeadership and development programs offered through Watco UniversityCareer advancement opportunitiesJob SummaryThe Equipment Control Coordinator will be responsible for efficiently allocating pool cars based on customer and operational needs. This role involves close collaboration with the fleet manager to ensure that cars are achieving the intended return on investment. The Equipment Control Manager will work directly with customers to meet order requirements as cars become available and will have a deep understanding of the markets that support pooled fleets to maintain the right balance of cars needed. Additionally, this role will coordinate with operations to determine where cars need to be pre-staged and will work with foreign railroads as necessary to manage car cycles.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAllocate pool cars based on customer and operational needsCollaborate with the fleet manager to ensure cars are achieving the intended return on investmentWork with customers to meet order needs as cars become availableUnderstand the markets that support pooled fleets to ensure the right balance of carsCoordinate with operations on where cars need to be pre-stagedWork with foreign railroads as needed to manage car cyclesMaintain education on all current rules governed by the AAR and Class I's policies (interchange/switch railcars)Other duties may be assigned as neededQualifications• Excellent communication and coordination skills• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Excel, PowerBI• Railroad experience• Railroad car type general knowledge (specifications, commodities, etc.)• General understanding of rules and regulations regarding car ownership (car hire, de-prescription)Education Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent
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pittsburg, KS, 66762, US
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