Heavy Equipment Operators

Description: CLS is on the hook for Heavy Equipment Operators. This position is temp to hire!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility for this job is operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including but not limited to bobcats, tractors, front end loaders, backhoes, and forklifts. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including but not limited to bobcats, tractors, front end loaders, backhoes, and forklift.
• Transport various cargoes within the warehouse, to ship/barge holds, deck, dock, and stock yard area.
• Act as a signalman for other equipment operators and crane operators.
• Perform all required deckhand duties.
• Demonstrate and maintain behaviors that proactively support safe work practices while recognizing and communicating conditions of potential risk.
• Support company safety initiatives including maintaining and wearing required PPE.
• Participate in all company Safety Programs as scheduled.
• Perform routine shift inspection of equipment and report potential issues including parts that may be broken.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment.
• Report damage immediately to the assigned production manager.
• Ensures the maintenance of equipment, including performing pre-job inspections (and reporting) and periodic maintenance.
• Demonstration of knowledge of all required competencies

• Responsible for housekeeping of Terminal.  Cleanliness is a priority for all jobs.
• Communicate professionally with team members, vessel personnel etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 personal safety programs.
• Proficiency in equipment and deck operations.
• Physical fitness to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.
• Demonstrated safe work practices, history, and leadership ability.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Must comply with all operational directives and company policies.

• Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card
• Preferred 2 years of verified experience.
• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:       

• High School education or equivalent required. Will consider years of verified experience.

About the Company:
Wright Media