Traffic Coordinator - Houston, TX

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

Job Summary

Starting Pay: $21/hr

Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

A Traffic Coordinator is a key professional responsible for managing and overseeing the flow of cargo. This role is vital for ensuring efficient operations, timely delivery, and effective communication between various departments, clients, and vendors. Traffic Coordinators excel at organizing, scheduling, and troubleshooting to keep projects on track and workflows running smoothly. They act as a central hub, connecting different teams and ensuring that all necessary resources are available when and where they’re needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, establish timelines, and coordinate the flow of tasks and resources to meet deadlines.
• Monitor and manage the progress of projects, identify potential roadblocks, and implement solutions to keep things on schedule.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, clients, and vendors, facilitating communication and providing updates on project status.
• Work with teams to ensure necessary resources (materials, personnel, information) are available when and where needed.
• Generate and analyze reports on project progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Anticipate and resolve issues that may arise during the course of a project or workflow, finding efficient solutions to keep things on track.
• Manage shipping and receiving schedules, take orders from vendors, track inventory, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Ensure adherence to transportation regulations, safety standards, or internal policies relevant to the flow of goods or information.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card upon hire.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

• 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.