What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mule Driver position at King Ocean?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The night-shift Mule Driver is
responsible for safely and efficiently operating the mule in order to move
cargo and perform other tasks as needed in accordance with workload. The driver
is responsible for practicing safe work habits and for maintaining a clean and
safe work place environment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
- Responsible
for operating mule in order to move cargo to and from the shipyard in
accordance with Sun Terminals policies - Able
to receive, understand, and execute instructions via radio in order to
accommodate logistical needs - Must
possess excellent driving skills in order to perform the duties of this
role in a safe, efficient, and timely manner - Must
have a valid DL, CDL preferred - Must
be able to perform the duties of this role in all weather conditions - Safely
securing equipment at the end of the shift in compliance with established
practice and procedures set by Sun Terminals - Ability
to perform preventative maintenance and safety checks in order to maintain
mule operational and within safety guidelines - Communicates
professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers. - Actively
participates in safety or educational training as required - Follows
all safety standards & guidelines, including but not limited to,
wearing of safety glasses, wearing of steel-toed/safety shoes, appropriate
safety gloves as needed, and proper attire - Performs
any other management requests or directives as requested
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no
direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position works in a port/terminal setting, with some outdoor
exposure during the workday. This position requires that the mule driver sit
for prolonged periods of time while operating the mule.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is
regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate
objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms - The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and
hear - The employee will frequently be required to lift up to
10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. - Sitting activities are encountered during 75% of the
normal work day - Walking activities are normally not encountered outside
of normal work breaks and would not exceed 10% of a work day - Stooping/Bending/Squatting activities are encountered
on a frequent basis - Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling activities are encountered
occasionally - Reaching activities are conducted on a frequent and
repetitive basis throughout the work day - An individual may be required to perform twisting
activities, dependent on the type of position he need to place himself in
while performing his/her job duties - Specific vision activities encountered by this position
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a fulltime position.
Days and hours of work vary depending on the company’s needs.
Travel
No travel is expected
for this position.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this
position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Employee must be authorized to work in the United States, obtain a
port ID, and TWIC license.
AAP/EEO Statement
Sun Terminals provides
equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race,
color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin,
disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state,
federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment
without regard to any of these characteristics.
Other Duties
Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.