Lift Operator

Louis Dreyfus Company • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate container lift and terminal tractor truck. Remove, store and setup twist locks on containers, assist service maintenance mechanic with maintenance and/or repairs of intermodal/equipment at a rail ramp, and general facility maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in English (Required).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Job requirements include standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, to handle and feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Also have the ability to speak and hear.
• Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are required. These include good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision. Good depth perception and the ability to focus are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience operating top lift or similar equipment preferred but not required.
• Heavy equipment operational skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate primary and/or secondary lift.
• Operate tractor truck within LDCTL terminal facility.
• Remove twist locks from containers on rail cars to allow container discharge, place twist locks on containers to support export train loading and ensure proper operation and storage of twist locks that remain on the Amarillo facility.
• Help the Service Maintenance Mechanic with equipment maintenance, clean-up and assist in the shop as needed under the direction of the Service Maintenance Mechanic.
• Notify management of need for repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions at facility.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED