Craftperson A - Heavy Equipment Operator

Valero•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates cranes and performs associated rigging in support of refinery maintenance work. Required to certify in fixed and swing cab cranes. Operates forklift, manlift, backhoe, skid steer, manlift, scissor lift etc. in support of maintenance and operations activities. Performs inspection of cranes, rigging equipment, etc. and ensures proper documentation is maintained. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on company vehicles and equipment. Performs and or signs on Building Maintenance and Transportation related tasks as needed. Maintains accurate written records and utilizes SAP, Microsoft Office, Reviews SAP history for timely and accurate entry in SAP. Performs work in a safe manner and in compliance with all policies and procedures. Interfaces/communicates in a positive teamwork fashion with craft persons, operators, contractors, supervision and support staff. Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret crane lift plans, basic schematics, blueprints, and drawings. Performs other duties as assigned. Is willing to work overtime when needed and be on-call during assigned periods. This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay. The hourly rate for this position is $55.78 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum five years of crane experience required.
Required to train and certify as a Maintenance Technician within 18 months in Transportation Tech Requirements as outlined in the Craft Promotion and Training Policy Transportation Skills (ie: all cranes above 15 tons).
Current applicable swing cab crane license required (includes rigging for crane lifts, and inspection of cranes and rigging equipment).
Forklift experience is required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, required.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Nice To Haves

Current Maintenance Technician classification preferred.
A working knowledge of vehicle and equipment repairs/preventive maintenance (hydraulic and cooling systems, oil changes, brakes, electrical troubleshooting, tire repairs, etc.) preferred.
Backhoe/skip loader operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates cranes and performs associated rigging in support of refinery maintenance work.
Required to certify in fixed and swing cab cranes.
Operates forklift, manlift, backhoe, skid steer, manlift, scissor lift etc. in support of maintenance and operations activities.
Performs inspection of cranes, rigging equipment, etc. and ensures proper documentation is maintained.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on company vehicles and equipment.
Performs and or signs on Building Maintenance and Transportation related tasks as needed.
Maintains accurate written records and utilizes SAP, Microsoft Office, Reviews SAP history for timely and accurate entry in SAP.
Performs work in a safe manner and in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Interfaces/communicates in a positive teamwork fashion with craft persons, operators, contractors, supervision and support staff.
Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret crane lift plans, basic schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Is willing to work overtime when needed and be on-call during assigned periods.