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Watco Companies L.L.C. Equipment Operator - Port of Vicksburg, MS in MS, United States

Starting Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00

8 Hour Day Shift - OT and weekends as needed

This position operates a Bobcat Skidsteer, Case Skidsteer; Taylor forklifts, Yale Forklifts, Toyota Forklift; Volvo, Cat and Komatsu Front End Loaders

Location Information

  • Located in an industrial area, this multimodal port offers a covered barge dock, a secure warehouse, and land to expand operations. Multiple commodities are handled at this terminal, including grains, fertilizer, steel, and super sacks.

  • Port of Vicksburg Additional Location Info: Click Here (https://www.watco.com/service/terminals/vicksburg-ms/)

    Requirements

  • All Team Members working in the Vicksburg Facility must have a valid Driver's License

    Job Description

  • This position operates and maintains: Bobcat Skidsteer, Case Skidsteer; Taylor forklifts, Yale Forklifts, Toyota Forklift; Volvo, Cat and Komatsu Front End Loaders.

  • Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment

  • Must know how to respond in case of emergency.

  • Must be willing to perform first aid and CPR on other team members as required.

  • Applicant must pass the General SOP testing, Heavy Equipment function test along with employee demonstration check list, all other required testing.

  • Applicant will be required to handle material and work rotational shifts or overtime as required as need to maintain Customer first principles.

  • Regularly communicate via 2-way radio with Supervisors, Supervisors, Team Members, and customer

  • Must communication regularly with the Supervisor and the Customer.

  • Applicant will be required to handle material and work various hours as need to accomplish the required tasks.

  • Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.

  • Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.

  • Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.

  • Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.

  • Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles

  • Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.

  • Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisors indicating which piles are to be loaded in/out of, which bays material is being loaded into and need to be maintained,

  • Written Dual verification procedures must be followed on all material movements.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members.

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

  • Ability to pass training and required testing.

  • Must be available to work a rotating shift as well as be prepared to work in all types of weather.

  • Other duties as assigned.

    Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

  • PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, Reflective clothing, gloves, steel toed lace up boots and additional PPE as required.

  • Front end loaders Excavator / Material handlers, Skid steers, Shuttle wagon

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