Equipment Operator - St. Bernard

Company Description

ASSOCIATED TERMINALS

Equipment Operator - St. Bernard, LA

If you are ready to join the best team in the industry, then you are ready for Associated Terminals. We have created a positive, family oriented, and rewarding environment that is well above industry standards for safety. At Associated Terminals we go beyond the norm by providing an opportunity rooted in stability while preparing you to grow with us through training and career advancement opportunity.

Job Description

As the Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining assigned equipment performing tasks, such as the transportation of various cargoes, as required while assisting crew with other duties.

Essential Job Function:

• Responsible for the safe operation of assigned equipment (Track hoe, front-end loader, bobcat, etc) in areas such as ship/ barge holds, deck, and dock areas while navigating around other equipment and personnel.
• Insures the maintenance of all assigned equipment including performing pre-job inspections and periodic maintenance. This includes but is not limited to the replacement/ inspection of all fluids, filters, fuels, and greasing systems
• Acts as signalman for other equipment operators and crane operators
• Perform all required deckhand duties
• Complete daily inspection reports and forwards to maintenance as needed
• Report ALL incidents through company’s reporting protocol
• Support company safety initiatives
• Demonstration of knowledge of all required competencies
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of heavy equipment experience in a maritime/ stevedoring environment
• High school or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience in a similar position in an industrial setting (preferred)
• Working Experience in the stevedoring industry (preferred)
• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment
• Ability to operate heavy equipment within a confined space
• Thorough knowledge of rig operation and maintenance programs
• Thorough knowledge of personnel safety programs
• Proficiency in equipment and deck operations
• Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely
• Demonstrated safe work practices, history, and leadership ability
• Advocate of team concept
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must comply with all operational directives and company policies

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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