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 Dock Department and Firestone Warehouse in Lake Charles. These are full-time state Civil Service positions and include benefits. The entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with opportunities for advancement over time. Also, previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining the hiring level. Duties include, but are not limited to, loading and unloading bulk cargo, operating mobile equipment and heavy machinery, providing truck escorts onto secure areas of the Port’s property, general upkeep of the grounds and facilities, and other manual labor. Selected applicants will be required to pass a physical, drug, and alcohol screening.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Position requires manual physical labor such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting 30 pounds or more; work outdoors in all types of weather; work around waterfront.
- Must pass a physical, drug, and alcohol screening.
Nice To Haves
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs advanced-level duties in the safe and efficient operation of a bulk cargo handling facility and operates machinery and mobile equipment used in the operation at the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles).
- Prepares for assigned operations using established procedures and planning unless instructed by supervisors to change from standard policy.
- 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.
- Works around and assists in operations that involve conveying bulk cargo, operating mobile equipment, heavy industrial machinery, railcars, and rail engines.
- Becomes familiar with Port operations, equipment, and machinery.
- Operates equipment and machinery as needed with approval of management.
- Works around the waterfront.
- Assists with maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery as directed.
- Assists with escorting non-TWIC compliant traffic (Transportation Workers’ Identification Credential – a Federally mandated program) in and out of the facilities, including but not limited to trucks, vendors and any other required escorts.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
- Maintains awareness of surroundings and the safety of self and others while performing daily tasks.
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
