Heavy Equipment Operator

T. Parker Host•Darrow, LA

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates terminal equipment to distribute cargo safely and efficiently to the appropriate cargo holds or warehouse according to the operating plan and instructions. The role works as part of a team and coordinates information flow among crew members and location staff or management during cargo receiving and loading. Ascension Bulk Terminal is a 230-acre bulk commodities facility on the Mississippi River that specializes in coal and petcoke and can handle other bulk materials. T. Parker Host acquired the facility in 2025, formerly known as Impala Burnside Terminal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with experience operating heavy machinery, including cranes and bulldozers.
Ability to respond quickly, safely, and effectively to issues in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Availability to work varied hours and shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Must meet fit-for-duty requirements upon job offer, including a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, and negotiate uneven and moving surfaces.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Required close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in dusty environments and all types of temperature and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate cargo-related equipment, including conveying equipment, dust collectors, ship loaders, fire suppression monitoring systems, and associated equipment, to load ships according to the operating plan and instructions.
Operate diesel- or gasoline-powered forklifts, bulldozers, skid steers, heavy pay loaders, ship gear, and excavators for their intended work.
Maintain housekeeping standards as part of the fire safety program or as designated by location staff or management.
Inspect equipment for damage or needed repairs and report findings to the Maintenance Supervisor or Terminal Manager.
Inspect transport systems regularly and perform minor maintenance, including adjusting and lubricating equipment, cleaning, washing, testing, and replacing filters or hoses.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment, gauges, valves, and hoses to maximize availability and reliability, and assist maintenance personnel as needed.
Follow procedures to meet governmental, state, and company certification standards.
Perform duties assigned by Shift Leaders, Operations Managers, and the Terminal Manager to help maintain uninterrupted port operations.
Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition before and during operation.
Work with flaggers as needed when making lifts or rigging equipment or materials.