Terminal Operator

BWC Terminals•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

The Terminal Operator is responsible for safely, efficiently, and conscientiously loading and unloading hazardous and non-hazardous liquid products to and from storage tanks, railcars, trucks, vessels, barges, and other equipment specific to the terminal. The operator follows established operating policies and procedures and works to meet or exceed the supervisor’s expectations. The role includes loading, unloading, and blending products; supporting tank transfers; completing accurate paperwork; and helping maintain terminal equipment and work areas. Employees must comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, security, company, and regulatory requirements, complete required training, and promptly report injuries, illnesses, spills, releases, and unsafe acts or conditions. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Work is primarily outdoors—approximately 90% of the workday—and involves exposure to varying weather, noise, fumes, grease, oils, odors, and cleaning and other chemicals. The work also entails substantial standing, bending, walking, and climbing, including access to elevated walkways, docks, railcars, tanks, ladders, and confined areas. Employees may need to lift or exert force, occasionally more than 50 pounds, and wear required safety equipment.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
0–2 years of terminal operator experience; equipment maintenance experience is required, with on-the-job training acceptable.
Valid driver’s license.
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Basic computer skills and customer service focus.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts as determined by terminal management.
Ability to become certified and operate a motor vehicle, track mobile, forklift, boiler, and similar equipment.
Ability to wear required safety equipment, including a full-face respirator, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, personal flotation devices, fall protection, chemical-resistant suits, steel-toe safety shoes, flame-retardant outerwear where applicable, and similar equipment.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to connect pipelines, hoses, drop tubes, safety cages, and similar equipment.
Ability to perform basic math and read and complete documents and paperwork related to hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and their transfer, handling, and storage.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, change duties throughout the day, and work with various individuals.
Ability to maintain professional interactions and effective working relationships with staff and customers.
Ability to work independently with general direction from a supervisor.
Ability to perform job duties in support of the company’s mission and in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations, especially safety regulations.
Ability to satisfy the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing and balancing on ladders 15–65 feet high, walking elevated walkways, docks, railcars and tanks, accessing confined areas and railcar bottoms, and regularly standing, bending, stooping, walking and climbing.
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, crawl, crouch, push, pull, lift, or twist; frequently lift or exert up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.
Close vision at 20 inches or less and vision at distances greater than 3 feet.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently load, unload, and blend hazardous and non-hazardous products in trucks and railcars.
Complete loading and unloading according to established operational procedures.
Accurately complete required paperwork in compliance with regulations.
Assist with tank-to-tank transfers and product blending by gauging tanks, aligning valves, and starting pumps as appropriate.
Perform or assist with preventive and regular terminal maintenance and general housekeeping.
Use heavy equipment, hoses, and similar items.
Communicate and interact professionally with co-workers, customers, and visitors.
Identify problems, use judgment to find appropriate solutions, and follow through to resolve issues promptly.
Support team efforts, cooperate with others, and learn from team members.
Report to work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties, and perform duties as workload requires.
Comply with health, safety, environmental, security, company, and regulatory requirements; complete required training; work safely; and promptly report injuries, illnesses, spills, releases, and unsafe acts or conditions.
Work as part of the Terminal Security Force.