What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Operator position at California Bioenergy LLC?
Position Title: Transportation Operator
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Inventory Manager
Location: Tulare, CA
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hourly Pay: $32.00 to $40.00
Benefits: Standard CalBio benefits package is available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), founded in 2006, is one of the nation’s leading developers, owners, and operators of dairy digester projects. Working closely with our family dairy partners and agencies, including CARB, CDFA, CPUC, CEC, and the EPA, alongside affiliates Midwest Bioenergy, Northwest Bioenergy, and Southwest Bioenergy, we capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and beneficially use it to generate renewable natural gas (RNG) and electricity. Our projects reduce more than 1 million metric tons of CO₂e emissions per year, with a pathway to doubling these reductions over the next three years. A major use of CalBio RNG is as vehicle fuel; when truck fleets transition from diesel to natural gas, pollution emissions can drop by ~90%, delivering immediate air-quality benefits in communities such as California’s San Joaquin Valley and the L.A. Basin. These projects also help protect local air and water quality, create jobs, and provide new revenue and other meaningful benefits for our dairy partners.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Inventory Manager, the Transportation Operator performs unloading and loading of transportation Media and backup equipment as support for Media change-outs and line clearing at all Operation’s conditioning plants and digesters. Regular operation of Crane Truck and Vacuum Truck will be operated to facilitate the replacement of media at various locations. Will coordinate daily with the Inventory Manager Specialist to perform transportation of all required media and perform media change-outs and line clearing as needed. Will also be relied upon to assist in delivering backup and replacement compressors, motors, chillers to field Compressor Technicians when needed. Will facilitate the removal of large field equipment that requires boom operator work. Will assist in period maintenance on backup equipment, trailers, and all backup trailered equipment (i.e., water buffalos, high pressure pumps and motors, generators, chillers, air compressors). Will assist Inventory Manager Specialist and Planner Scheduler with all additional assignments as deemed necessary. Will perform warehouse duties as assigned when not operating equipment or performing transportation duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all duties related to media change-outs and line clearing procedures. Load and secure media for safe transport. Operate manlift, crane and Vac truck. Use of ladders, shovels and essential hand tools. Clean up and disposal of media waste. Perform full post media truck clean outs.
- Use of hydro system on vac truck to clear plugged lines and weir boxes on digesters at the dairies.
- Transport backup equipment to dairies and repair shops. Assist in aligning and installing as needed of motors, compressors and chillers.
- Use of CMMs and calendars to align with Inventory Manager to ensure accurate scheduling, shipping and deliveries.
- Warehouse duties include packing, lifting, cleaning and organizing of media and equipment.
- Perform inspections and minor preventive maintenance on all backup equipment and trailers as needed.
- Maintain accurate daily service logs and DOT hours.
- Maintain a safe driving record.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, Company, State, and Federal policies/laws regarding traffic, safety, and drugs and alcohol.
- Perform pre and post trip inspections.
- Display of a positive attitude and courteous behavior to customers and fellow employees.
- All additional duties assigned by Inventory Manager Specialist and Planner Scheduler.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Performance will be assessed 90 days after initial hire, and then annually after that. The successful operator will be measured against adherence to company policy and ability to consistently deliver and facilitate safe media changes, drive sustained efficiency through personal effort, communication, teamwork, and ability to leverage external resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and NCCCO Boom certification are required.
- Minimum 5yrs Class A operator and 1yr verifiable Boom operator work history.
- Demonstrated experience with safety compliance is required.
- Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
- Able to read, write and understand English is required.
- Basic proficiency in computers and Office applications and CMMS systems
- This position will require heavy lifting (<50 lbs.) and/or climbing ladder and/or stairs.
- Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain good work attendance.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental safety procedures.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
- Willingness to learn and have good communication skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors in the central valley of California. Temperatures range from 40 deg F in the winter to 115 deg F in the summer. Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. California Bioenergy will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.
Salary : $32 - $40