Terminal Operator-Tractor Driver

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

97d

About The Position

Mastery of the safe operational capabilities of a skid steer tractor working in a hopper barge simultaneously with the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader discharging grain and grain by-products. The operator must have sufficient ability to operate the skid steer tractor safely and productively in all conditions including high / low river conditions and inclement weather. The operator must understand the overall barge unloading process sufficiently to perform duties as directed by the Unloader operator. The operator must understand the operation of the tractor hoist system and winch systems necessary to raise and lower ladders for access to and egress from hopper barges. The operator must possess a full understanding of the clean-up process including the periods that the tractor must work in relatively close proximity to the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader. The operator must possess the ability to recognize and identify the various grains and grain by-products. If during the course of unloading a barge the tractor operator encounters out of condition grain, wet floors, mixed grain or any other condition not consistent with normal grain conditions it must be communicated immediately to the Unloader operator. The operator must possess the ability to communicate the operational status of the skid steer tractor to maintenance personnel. Further, the operator must have sufficient knowledge of the skid steer tractor to recognize deficiencies in the equipment and communicate those deficiencies to the maintenance group. Operators must complete daily operations reports for each skid steer tractor used. The operator must take an active role in recognizing excessive emissions from the barge Unloader or ship loading spouts and notifying the Unloader operator. The operator must fully recognize hazards associated with a barge unloading operation and take appropriate steps to ensure they and all personnel working in the barge unloading operation adhere to safe operating rules and policies.

Requirements

• Mastery of skid steer tractor operation.
• Ability to operate in high/low river conditions and inclement weather.
• Understanding of barge unloading processes.
• Knowledge of tractor hoist and winch systems.
• Ability to identify various grains and grain by-products.
• Strong communication skills for reporting issues and operational status.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer tractor safely and productively in all conditions.
• Understand the overall barge unloading process.
• Operate tractor hoist system and winch systems for ladder access.
• Perform clean-up processes in proximity to the barge Unloader.
• Recognize and identify various grains and grain by-products.
• Communicate any out of condition grain or hazards to the Unloader operator.
• Report operational status and deficiencies of the skid steer tractor to maintenance.
• Complete daily operations reports for skid steer tractors.
• Recognize excessive emissions and notify the Unloader operator.
• Ensure adherence to safe operating rules and policies.

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.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees