Heavy Equipment Operator-Chesapeake, Virginia

Seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for work located in Norfolk, Chesapeake and Portsmouth, VA. All candidates are required to pass a test. 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.