What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator IV, Equipment - Stevedoring position at Gulf Stream Marine?
Resumen:
Responsabilidades:
This position is a senior-level operational role responsible for operating high-capacity equipment and terminal yard trucks to support the safe and efficient movement of heavy lift and over-dimensional cargo. This role requires expert-level proficiency, extensive experience, and strict adherence to safety protocols in high-risk environments.
Calificaciones:- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience operating high-capacity equipment and/or driving mule jockeys or tractor-trailers.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- TWIC card required (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; accurate processing of alpha/numeric data.
- Strong initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Proven ability to function effectively in fast-paced environments with limited supervision.
Working Enviroment & Physical Requirements
- Subject to physical and/or DOT screening and other applicable tests.
- Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions including extreme heat, rain, wind, cold, and high humidity during day and night shifts.
- Frequent sitting (while driving), grasping, and exercising eye-hand and eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Frequent reaching, repetitive foot/wrist motion, and finger dexterity.
- Occasional standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting, and overhead reaching.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 55 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Exposure to high altitudes, noise, dust, fumes, and moving mechanical parts.
Responsabilidades:
- Operate PITs with capacities of 55,000 lbs or greater.
- Safely operate the following equipment: Forklift (55K lbs), Excavator, Bulldozer, Reach Stacker, and/or Ship Loader.
- Handle heavy lift cargo exceeding 55K machine capacity.
- Operate Level IV machinery onboard vessels and barges.
- Handle hot-rolled coils and steel slabs during vessel discharge and terminal loading.
- Stack steel coils at the Place of Rest (POR), ensuring proper nesting and chocking.
- Reverse and turn under load; request spotters when visibility is obstructed.
- Handle over-dimensional loads in tandem with other machines.
- Maintain awareness of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, overhead hazards, and crane swing radius.
- Follow unattended machinery protocols, especially onboard vessels.
- Comply with all safety procedures and operational standards.