Heavy Equipment Operator

East Coast Stevedoring Co is a dry bulk stevedoring company.  We specialize in third-party stevedore operations to discharge or load vessels safely and efficiently.  We offer great pay and benefits, guaranteed 40 hours per week!  Come join us!

Job Purpose :

Operates special heavy equipment, such as Front-End Loader, Dozier, Excavators, and other mobile equipment in a safe and effective manner to achieve the goals stated at the initiation of each project by the manager overseeing the project. Incumbent must continually improve processes to effect safe, profitable and efficient use of corporate resources.

Duties :

• Prepares heavy equipment by conducting operator inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks.
• Operate loader, dozier and other mobile equipment for the purpose of loading trucks, clean up, digging, as well as stockpiling bulk material. This position may also operate a tandem dump truck to move material.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps heavy equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills / Qualifications :

Pass Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.