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____________________________________________________________________________________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.