Equipment Operator - ARP

Georgia Ports Authority•Crandall, GA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an Assistant Manager, or the manager's designee, the Equipment Operator operates all container handling equipment and performs associated duties in a safe and productive manner. The work performance is to meet a standard of quality that facilitates our service commitments to our customers. Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Requirements

Possess working knowledge of heavy equipment, to facilitate the operation of RTGs.
Ability to work at heights of up to 75 feet.
Perform manual labor involving lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Be in good physical condition with excellent peripheral vision, night vision, depth perception, the ability to distinguish colors.
Vision requirements: Visual acuity of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses for each eye, the minimum depth perception of 6/9, and minimum peripheral vision of 70 degrees for each eye.
Hearing threshold of 40 decibels (dB) or less in either the left or right ear at the frequencies of 500 hertz (Hz), 1000 hertz (Hz), and 2000 hertz (Hz).
Good eye-hand-foot coordination.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive work.
Ability to communicate in writing and to accomplish tasks from written instructions.
Ability to work shift work, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
Ability to be trained as new technology is introduced into the workplace.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with GPA staff on all levels.
Ability to work in and make the work adjustment according to changes occurring in various weather conditions i.e., hot, cold, humid, wet, etc.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire.
Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in heavy equipment operation.
Possession of a valid CDL.
Some clerical experience.

Responsibilities

Operate all container field equipment including Jockey Truck, Forklift, Forklift with chassis flipper attachment, Toplift (full and empty), Rubber Tired Gantry Crane, and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes in a safe and efficient manner while loading and unloading containers and chassis.
Work productively in conjunction with over-the-road drivers and yard operations.
Inspect assigned equipment to record its safe working condition and report mechanical and safety deficiencies to a supervisor.
Work safely at all times and follow instructions.
Perform manual labor involving lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Perform all clerical duties related to receiving and delivering containers/chassis.
Learn RF systems, computers, and other technology.
Maintain accurate stack inventory from containers and chassis received and delivered to/from gate, rail, and warehouse.
Check for damage and/or exceptions on cargo and record and/or report events accordingly.
Perform various types of preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment, as needed.
Assist maintenance crews with various types of preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment, including lubrication, wheel/tire replacements, hoist & ACM rope replacements.
Use standard hand tools.
Install and verify the inter-box connectors (IBC) on rail cars after the top container is loaded, and uninstall connectors as needed prior to unloading containers.
Assist in unplugging and moving main power cables on RTG.
Guide or direct peers working within his/her jurisdiction.
Conduct equipment training for new and promoted employees.
Adjust work according to changes occurring in various weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, wet, etc.).
Complete training on new technology as automation is introduced into the job.