Heavy Equipment Operator - Tidewater Staffing

Chesapeake, VA 23324

About the Job

Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for work located in Chesapeake, VA. This particular position must be experienced with front end loaders as well as telehandlers. All candidates are required to pass a test.

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Department: Operations Location: Chesapeake

Job Description:

Role:

Responsible for operating rolling stock to load and unload vessels, trucks, trailers and/or railcars.

Responsibilities:

Be at designated work station and ready to work at the start of the designated shift
Perform daily checks of rolling stock and report any maintenance requirements to the supervisor.
Properly operate equipment including heavy equipment on below list and being observed to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of operating each piece of equipment.
Load trucks, trailers and/or railcars in accordance with picking ticket provided by Customer Service
Notify Customer Service when a load is completed and verbally confirm load information
Load and Unload vessels, barges, trucks, trailers and/or railcars
Perform position assigned duties at docks or other areas of the terminal as trained and according to needs of terminal operations.
Execute daily work instructions and perform other duties as assigned from Supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain and take care of any assigned equipment, tools and uniforms

Heavy Equipment List

Volvo L120
Volvo L180
Cat 914
Cat 926
Cat 938
Genie S60
Genie 105
Bronson Sweeper
JD 544
Cat 1055

Authority:

To “Tag Out” any equipment that is in need of maintenance
To give instructions to Material Handler I (not disciplinary action)

Expectation:

Must be flexible with work schedule to accommodate incoming vessels and barges coming to port at any time 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays and weekends.
Must pass all required safety and terminal operations training.
To work safely and incident free.
Must wear necessary personal protection equipment at all times.
Must utilize two-way radio communications, respond to all radio checks and radio summons.
Must work in an environment that is mainly outside with exposure to heat, cold and rain or in buildings without heating or air conditioning.
Must work in an environment with exposure to mud, dirt, dust and other small air borne particles.
Establish and maintain good customer relations with drivers and treat them in a respectful manner.
Ensure the safety and well being of drivers.

Source : Tidewater Staffing