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JOB SUMMARY Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides Port Equipment Operator Lead with required guidance for safe and proper crane operation using approved hand signals. Ensures deck gear is set up according to stowage plan.  Coordinates with Port Equipment Operator Lead, and vessel personnel to ensure proper placement of containers on ship. Inspects and sweeps containers as needed for damage and/or cleanliness and directs Port Equipment Operator II as to where they are to be staged via radio communications.Assists in rigging of special lifts both ashore and aboard vessels.Operates 10 ton fork-lift to move containers and other cargo.Maintains certification and proficiency in fork-lift operation.Performs shipside support for handling lines and setting gangways.Assists Port Equipment Operator Lead with routine maintenance inspection.  Also assists Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Port Equipment Operator and Port Equipment Operator Lead with crane maintenance.Inspects and cleans shipside work area to ensure safe environment and properly maintained rigging gear.Monitors work areas on-board vessels to ensure personal safety.Retrieves, loads and braces vehicles into containers for export shipment.Drives and operates equipment, machinery and automobiles into hold or deck of ships.Prepares support equipment check sheets daily and submits weekly. Cross trains on crane team application on handheld computers.Empties garbage cans in port seawalls and assists during spill clean ups.Performs all other duties as assigned.MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months experience in or shipping operations experience.LICENSE: Valid local driver's license.TRAVEL: N/APHYSICAL: Operations - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld.  Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds on a daily basis.  Able to withstand constant exposure to extreme weather conditions.  Must pass DOT physical.LANGUAGE: English

Description

 

JOB SUMMARY 
Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.

JOB SCOPE
No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Port Equipment Operator Lead with required guidance for safe and proper crane operation using approved hand signals. 
Ensures deck gear is set up according to stowage plan.  Coordinates with Port Equipment Operator Lead, and vessel personnel to ensure proper placement of containers on ship. 
Inspects and sweeps containers as needed for damage and/or cleanliness and directs Port Equipment Operator II as to where they are to be staged via radio communications.
Assists in rigging of special lifts both ashore and aboard vessels.
Operates 10 ton fork-lift to move containers and other cargo.
Maintains certification and proficiency in fork-lift operation.
Performs shipside support for handling lines and setting gangways.
Assists Port Equipment Operator Lead with routine maintenance inspection.  Also assists Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Port Equipment Operator and Port Equipment Operator Lead with crane maintenance.
Inspects and cleans shipside work area to ensure safe environment and properly maintained rigging gear.
Monitors work areas on-board vessels to ensure personal safety.
Retrieves, loads and braces vehicles into containers for export shipment.
Drives and operates equipment, machinery and automobiles into hold or deck of ships.
Prepares support equipment check sheets daily and submits weekly. 
Cross trains on crane team application on handheld computers.
Empties garbage cans in port seawalls and assists during spill clean ups.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Six months experience in or shipping operations experience.
LICENSE: Valid local driver’s license.
TRAVEL: N/A
PHYSICAL: Operations – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld.  Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds on a daily basis.  Able to withstand constant exposure to extreme weather conditions.  Must pass DOT physical.
LANGUAGE: English
 

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