Heavy Equipment Operator

Quality Carriers, Inc. • Louisville, KY

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Quality Depot Solutions (QDS™) provides on-shore support for the international
transportation of ISO tanks. Our facilities provide temporary staging options,
and our specialized equipment and convenient locations make QDS a premier
partner for shippers moving cargo across North America. By working with QDS,
customers receive the full support of Quality Carriers, Inc. and its
subsidiaries, including trucking expertise, innovative intermodal and multimodal
solutions, repair and maintenance services, and more.

Job Summary/ Objective:

A Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to complete assigned
tasks safely and accurately using equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have experience in operating a gas-powered sit down forklift
• Must have experience operating a diesel powered forklift
• 2 years experience working with forklift
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must have experience moving large loads
• Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment
• Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment
• Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment
• Ability to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periods
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment
• Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite
• Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork
• Good noncommercial driver’s license history to indicate a habit of safe driving

Nice To Haves

• Container loading experience (preferable)

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading isotanks from chassis used to transport
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order
• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete depot tasks Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste
• Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements
• Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information
• Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered
• Other duties as assigned my management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees