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Truck Driver Trainer

Job SummaryResponsible for training, mentoring, and developing both current and new truck drivers to ensure they are fully equipped with the skills, knowledge, and safety practices required for a successful career in the transportation industry. Key resource the guide trainees through on-the-job training, providing feedback, support, and assessment to ensure their success in the role.Job ScopeSupervisory Responsibilities Budgetary ResponsibilitiesNoNoPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts on-the-job TrainingTeaches new drivers how to safely operate and maintain their trucks, including safe driving practices, navigation and vehicle maintenance proceduresProvides feedback by regularly evaluating performance and identifying areas of strengths and opportunities for improvementEnsures trainees understand and comply with safety regulations, including proper handling of cargo, maintaining legal driving hours, and ensuring the truck’s safety systems are functioning correctlyTracks trainees’ progress and performance using established criteriaOffers ongoing assessments to determine readiness for certification or solo drivingActs as a mentor and provide emotional and professional support to new drivers, offering guidance and advice to ease the transition into the roleEnsures trainees adhere to all company, federal, and state transportation regulations, and assist with record-keeping related to training progress, driver logs, and safety checksProvides or assists in classroom-based training sessions when neededOffers solutions and troubleshooting support for any technical issues, route navigation concerns, or challenges that trainees may encounter while on the roadStays up to date on industry best practices, new technologies, and safety regulationsParticipates in training programs and refresher courses to maintain professional expertiseFosters a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and respect for the company’s values and goals13 ItemsMinimum Education, Certification, Experience and Physical RequirementsEducation and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experienceEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience3 Years over-the-road driving experienceLicenseCDL Certification with no major violations in the last 5 yearsTravelTravel is required to various tropical locationsPhysicalAbility to climb in and out of truck and drive for extended periods of time. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of pressure to turn crank lever. Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld devices. Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds on a daily basis, Ability to withstand exposure to extreme weather conditions.LanguageEnglishSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety standardsKnowledge of most effective training methodsAbility to apply theories into practice in the classroom and on the roadAbility to clearly communicate instructions, feedback, and safety procedures to trainees, both in writing and verballyAbility to remain patient, calm, and supportive under pressureAbility to effectively use electronic logging devices (ELDs), GPS systems, and other in-cab technologiesAbility to apply judgement and decision making skills.Ability to accurately perform detailed tasks.Ability to manage activities in multiple locations, and to manage projects that involve multiple locations.Ability to analyze and solve problems.Ability to use a personal computer.Ability to diagnose problems, make recommendations, or take action to elicit improvement.Ability to logically structure processes and procedures.Ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to prioritize and schedule work.Ability to travel.Ability to pay attention to detail.Skills in oral and written communications, including strong skills in interpersonal communications.Skills in decision making and problem solving.Skills in customer service.Skills in conflict resolution.Skills in management including planning, organization, direction and control.Skills in facilitating formal presentations.Skills in computer operations.Skills in professionalism and dependability25 Items

Sales Representative (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for servicing and maintaining existing customer base and identifying profitable opportunities for new business. Evaluates customer’s needs and makes recommendations to ensure premium pricing and enhancement of bottom line profit.  Requires selling skills to enhance the customer’s supply chain effectiveness with convenient and reliable transportation solutions and strives to exceed yearly budgetary targets.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: Three years direct sales experience.  Two years transportation industry experience.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License and valid PassportTRAVEL: Constant travel to customer base and 20% travel to other Tropical locations

Port Material Expeditor (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for ensuring all parts and materials are purchased as the best value added solution for equipment maintenance.  Ensures  accurate and timely assignment of parts for maximum performance of the maintenance shops.  Administers parts and inventory to ensure efficient quantity levels and organization of parts inventory.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years experience in mechanical parts procurement.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.  Valid PassportTRAVEL: 5% travel to other Tropical Shipping locations as required.

Operations Coordinator – Barbados

Responsible for tracking all of Tropical’s equipment moving both  in and out of the port, keep inventory, and generate reports to be sent to regional office.Performs all equipment control functions ensuring accurate monitoring and handling of company equipment.Records all of Tropical’s equipment moving in and out of the port by truckers for consignees.Removes batteries from reefers when not in use.Locks empty chassis when not in use.Prepares accurate monthly inventory to be sent to regional office.Monitors unstuffing services provided by port authority workers to ensure accurate, timely and safe processing.Generates Quarterly Reports on all LCL movements at the port.Performs all other duties as assigned.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One to three years experience with equipment monitoring and control.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.TRAVEL: N/APHYSICAL: Office Environment – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer.  Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files.  Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files.  Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of day.  Ability to work on feet for 1/3 – 2/3 day.LANGUAGE: English

Recruitment & Employment Mngr

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for overall management and direction of Recruitment.  Administers applicant testing, and maintains applicant tracking system.  Provides counsel to management on application of policy, and resolving employee relations issues for assigned domestic locations.  Serves as resource in providing advice to employees on any personnel related issues.EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related fieldEXPERIENCE: 5 years of human resources experience, and at least 3 years of experience in management.LICENSE: Valid Florida Driver’s License, Valid PassportTRAVEL: 10% local travel to other Tropical locations.

Equipment Control Operator (Tortola)

B. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the operation of the top lifter and jockey truck to facilitate vessel operations.  Interchange all containers in Port.  Maintain gate logs and update the company cargo tracking system.  Assist in stripping Less Than Container Load(LCL) cargo. Prepare demurrage bills.  Also responsible for the maintenance of the jockey truck and maintenance of the top lifter in the absence of the mechanic.C. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesD. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperate the top lifter to unload the vessel.  Spot containers discharged from the vessel and load containers onto the ship. Discharge loaded containers onto chassis for customer pickup.Maintain accurate interchange information for containers in and out of the gate.  Log condition of container and chassis, loaded seals, voyage number and Bill of Lading date and obtain signature of trucker for all interchange moves.  Update company computerized cargo tracking system with interchange information.Collects information for the preparation of demurrage bills and provides information to the party responsible for preparing the bills.Conduct equipment inventory audit monthly and report discrepancies to Equipment Management DepartmentPrepare and submits weekly out turn report.Perform preventative maintenance on jockey truck and documents information on standard pre-check form.Accurately maintain s weekly container totals for the Island Operations Manager to verify the British Virgin Island Port Authority surcharge bills.  Backload out bound LCL containers.  Assist in the receiving and loading of outbound LCL Shipments.Perform all other assigned duties.E. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three to five years experience within stevedoring environment and operation of heavy equipment.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s LicenseTRAVEL: 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 on a daily basis.  Able to withstand constant exposure to extreme weather conditions.LANGUAGE: English    (Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experience)F. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESSkills in written and verbal communications.Skills in reading comprehension.Skills in basic mathematics.Skills in planning and organizing loads.Skills in decision making.Skills in oral communications.Skills in interpersonal relationships and customer service.Knowledge of the receiving process.Knowledge of hazardous material handling guidelines.Knowledge of basic safety rules.Knowledge of top lifter, two and ten ton fork-lifts and jockey operations.Knowledge of container stow procedures.Knowledge of fork-lift operations.Knowledge of vessel stevedoring.Knowledge of windows environment.Knowledge of computer and handheld operation.Ability to write legibly.Ability to work under deadline pressure and perform tasks as required.Ability to work overtime if required.Ability to work closely with others.Ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort.Ability to pay attention to detail.Ability to be flexible.Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.

Warehouse Person I (St. Thomas)

OB SUMMARY Check, stores and loads out trailer-load freight.  Deliver customer cargo.  Clean warehouse. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: N/A LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License. TRAVEL: N/APrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Counts, cubes, places on pallets and stores freight. Records on checkers tally.• Notes on tally when hazardous materials are received.• Tags freight according to marks/ports.• Operates fork-lift to load and unload freight.• Loads containers with cleared freight, making sure no additional discrepancies exist.• Performs preventative maintenance on fork-lift.• Checks and cleans equipment and warehouse/work area.• Deliver customer cargo.• Prepare trailer manifest for outbound cars.• Performs all other duties as requested.

Port Mechanic IV

JOB SUMMARYPerforms preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs preventative maintenance on all 1. Fleet Equipment.2. Performs major and minor repairs to Fleet Equipment as needed.3. Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures on equipment as required.4. Researches parts needed for repairs on equipment by using parts manuals and supply books.5. Rebuilds engines, transmissions and their components as necessary.6. Makes service calls to various Tropical departments both domestic and international to facilitateequipment repairs as required.7. Remains on standby duty whenever a ship is being loaded after hours and on weekends. Fuelsequipment in the absence of the Fueler.8. Fills out work orders after every job. Orders parts required to conduct repair and maintenance andfollow-up. Coordinates with the effected departments equipment repairs and services.9. Makes quality fabrications as needed.10. Keeps work area clean.11. Participates in training seminars and work shops when necessary.Tropical Shipping Job Description JD# 00 – 110 Created: 02/1989 Last Edited: 07/13/20052Performs all other 12. duties as required.MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma and vocational technological graduate withcertificate in Equipment maintenance and repairEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance andoperation.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License – Commercial Class B with HAZMAT andTanker endorsement and Valid Passport. Certificates in Hydraulics,pneumatics, electrical and mechanical.TRAVEL: 10% Travel to both domestic and international Tropical locations.PHYSICAL: Operations – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks oncomputer or handheld. Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat,kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry atleast 80 pounds on a daily basis. Able to withstand constant exposure toextreme weather conditions. Ability to travel in various modes oftransportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionallyexposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.LANGUAGE: English(Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of trainingand experience)

Signal Person- St. Croix

____________________________________________________________________________________Created 10/04/2024  / Last Edited:   10/04/2024                                             JD#  – Status: Draft____________________________________________________________________________________A.  JOB DESCRIPTIONCurrent Title: SIGNAL PERSONDepartment: St. CroixUSVILocation: St. Croix; USVIAccount Code: 12050Immediate Supervisor: Stevedore ManagerSalary Grade: B. JOB SUMMARY Provides Master Stevedore with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vesselsC. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilities D. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides Master Stevedore 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 Master Stevedore and vessel personal to ensure proper placement of containers on ship.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 Master Stevedore with routine maintenance inspection. Assists Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Stevedore 1, and Master Stevedore with crane maintenance.Inspects and cleans shipside work area to ensure safe environment and proper maintenance of rigging gear.Monitors work areas on-board vessels to ensure personal safetyRetrieves, loads and braces vehicles into containers for export shipmentDrives and operates equipment, machinery, and automobiles into hold of deck of shipsPrepares support equipment check sheets daily and hands in weeklyCross trains on crane team app and handheld computersEmpties garbage cans in port seawalls and assists during spill clean upsPerforms all other duties as assignedE. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: 6 months shipping experienceLICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License and PassportTRAVEL: N/APHYSICAL: Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion task on computer. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 8 hrs per day.  Mobility required to oversee operations activities and to perform deck inspection before loading . Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb heights up to 15 feet, occasionally must lift and carry up to 80lbs. Push/ Pull 200 Pounds. Able to withstand occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.LANGUAGE: English (Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experience)F. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESSkills in written and verbal communication.Skills in reading comprehension.Skills in basic mathematics.Skills in planning and organizing loads.Skills in decision-making and judgement.Skills in oral communications.Skills in interpersonal relationships and customer service.Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office equipment.Knowledge of vessel operations.Knowledge of the receiving process.Knowledge of ship loading and proper stowage methods and automated stowage systems.Knowlege of automated stowage systems.Knowledge of hazardous material handling guidelines.Knowledge of basic safety rules.Knowledge of container stow procedures.Knowledge of fork-lift operations.Knowledge of operations function and various locations.Knowledge of port operations.Knowledge of computer or handheld operations, Terminal Operations System (Octopi platform).Ability to write legibly.Ability to work under deadline pressure and perform tasks as required.Ability to work overtime if required.Ability to work closely with others.Ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort.Ability to perform job duties in adverse weather and environmental conditions.Ability to pay attention to detail.Ability to be flexible.Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.Ability to make quick and precise decisions.Ability to use good judgement in analyzing and resolving problems.Ability to effectively read, interpret and prepare data in written form.Ability to work well under pressure, time constraints and deadlines.

Island Maintenance Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY Coordinate maintenance programs in the islands with US shore maintenance department.  Assist in determining equipment specifications and utilization.  Train personnel as needed.  Offer recommendations to enable our island maintenance departments to become more productive and reduce cost.  Assist in major or minor repairs upon request.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Five to seven years experience in equipment maintenance programs and procedures, equipment design utilization, government policy and procedures involving importation and exportation of vehicles and equipment.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License and Valid PassportTRAVEL: 30% travel to various Tropical locations.

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