Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Cooper River Partners Goose Creek, SC Job Details Full-time $22 - $32 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description About Us:

Cooper River Partners (CRP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacolet Milliken, LLC, and is the owner and operator of Bushy Park, a multi-tenant industrial park. The site is located on Bushy Park Road in Goose Creek, South Carolina. CRP provides industrial services, such as steam water compressed air, rail services, security, and emergency response to the nine tenant companies on site. CRP's vision is "Always Safe, Always Reliable, Always Growing, and Exceeding Expectations". CRP's core values include Honesty/Integrity, Safety, Quality, Responsibility, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, and Commitment. Cooper River Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. www.bushyparksc.com

Job Overview:

Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage. Heavy equipment includes, but is not limited to, front-end loaders, dump trucks, Trackmobiles, railcars, container handlers, and yard trucks. The working environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and includes working outside or in the cabs of equipment, in all weather conditions.

Job Type:

Full-Time Non-Exempt Schedule:

Work 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday On occasion, additional hours outside the normal work schedule as needed including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Scoops and loads materials with a front-end loader. Drives and operates triaxle dump truck on roads and maneuvers dump truck inside warehouses. Operates Trackmobile to move railcars around rail yard. Couples, uncouples, operates hand brakes, and operates air brake system on railcars. Loads and unloads ISO tank containers on chassis using container handler. Maneuvers container handler around yard; stacks empty and full containers in an orderly and safe manner in the locations indicated. Operates yard truck to pull, transport, load, and unload empty and loaded containers using trailers. Couples and uncouples trailers, connects or disconnects air and electrical lines and changes trailer jack positions. Completes all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines. Performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and report deficiencies to the manager. Cleans and maintains equipment including minor equipment maintenance tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Skills:

Knowledgeable of the proper use of heavy equipment including dump trucks, front end loaders, container handlers, railcars, and locomotives. Work independently with limited supervision; able to think logically, follow procedures/instructions, and make sound decisions. Experience with Microsoft Excel; computerized inventory systems is preferred.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

3 years of experience with operating heavy equipment or railroad experience.

Certifications & Licenses:

Valid driver's license is required; CDL is preferred.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

N/A Physical Activity:

Possess close visual acuity and acuity to operate machines, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment; ability to climb, walk, finger, grasp, talk, hear, repetitive motion, and exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally, 20lbs frequently and 10lbs constantly.

Working Conditions:

Subject to activities inside and outside, extreme heat for more than one hour, noise levels where one may need to shout to be heard, hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to high heat, chemicals, fumes, and odors.

Pay:

$22.00 - $32.00/hour depending upon education and experience

Supplemental Pay:

Annual Bonus Benefits:

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Parental Leave Vacation 401(k) with Company match Employee Assistance Program