Bulk Terminal Specialist 1-2-3
About The Position
The Port of Lake Charles is seeking applicants for the position of Bulk Terminal Specialist for its Bulk Terminal facility in Sulphur. These are full-time state Civil Service positions and include benefits. Entry level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time. Also, previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining hiring level. Duties include loading and unloading commodities/bulk cargo from rail cars, trucks, ships, barges or storage facilities, operating mobile equipment, heavy machinery and providing truck escorts. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are preferred. Selected applicant will be required to pass a physical, drug, and alcohol screening.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- A valid driver’s license, good driving record, valid TWIC, or ability to obtain TWIC are required.
Nice To Haves
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record are preferred.
- Possession of ASE Certification
- Possession of CDL
- Experience with diesel engine equipment
Responsibilities
- Prepares for assigned operations using established procedures and planning unless instructed by supervisors to change from standard policy
- Understands the purpose and functional use of equipment and takes “ownership” in the assigned task given by supervisors
- Demonstrates an understanding for the movement of cargo in the loading and unloading of barges or vessels, including draft readings, vessel terminology and safe operating procedures
- Independently, safely and productively operates, following established procedures, at minimum 2 of the following pieces of equipment: both ship loaders (considered to be 1 piece of equipment), unloader, cherry picker, material handler, conveyor systems, bucket elevators, silos and other equipment used in the movement of bulk cargo from truck scale to ship loader
- Works around and assists in Port operations that involve conveying bulk cargo and operating mobile equipment, heavy industrial machinery, railcars and rail engine
- Works around waterfront
- Cleans, washes and shovels, as directed, to prepare Port facilities and equipment for operations that include loading or unloading bulk cargo from or to railcars, trucks or vessels
Benefits
- full-time state Civil Service positions and include benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
