Line Handling Associate

Canaveral Port Authority•Cape Canaveral, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position’s primary function is to safely and efficiently secure and remove a ship’s dock lines at the Port (Port Canaveral). The employee will be expected to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions. This position is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Port’s commercial cruise and cargo docks. This position reports to the Line Handling Management under Facilities Support Services. This position will require the employee to work weekends, nights, and holidays. This position will require the employee to be on rotation for after-hours line handling. Candidate must successfully complete the Port’s line handling training within the 90-day training period.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must be able to successfully complete the Port’s line handling training within 90-day training period
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays
Be able to follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to perform basic math
Must have knowledge of computers
Must be 18 years old
Must have experience using power tools
Must have painting experience
Possess valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.
Able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Responsibilities

Catches and throws heaving lines from ship’s docking
Pulls mooring lines down the dock and secures to bollards
Removes mooring lines from bollards
Ensure cleanliness and operates line handling vehicles
Maintains/repairs mooring operations equipment
Responsible for cleaning the docks and piers with the use of a power washer for extended periods of time
Assists Harbormaster in ensuring vessel safety alongside Port docks
Ensures compliance with company procedures, EPA, OSHA and other federal, state, and local regulations
Performs dock inspections prior to vessel arrival and after vessel departure
Monitors dockside vessel operations as requested by the Harbormaster office
Completes periodic dockside safety inspections
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of dock facilities including but not limited to windows, PBBs, and gates
Performs bucket maintenance duties (splicing, rinsing lines)
Ability to operate boom lifts, sweeper truck, Multihog, and Magnet Truck
Responsible for cleaning in and around parking garages, parking areas at terminals, and grounds at cruise terminals
Restoration and painting of mooring bollards
Must be able to use power and pneumatic tools for rust removal
Pressure wash sidewalks and bus loops at cruise terminals
Ensures operational readiness after as a critical return team member
Performs all other duties as assigned by Line Handling Management
Comply with all CPA Policies