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Watco
Gang Foreman - Houston, TX
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What they do
A Sailor, Deckhand, or Marine Oiler operates boats and equipment on boats and manages sails on sailboats. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks on boats and cargo vessels, including hauling goods, operating equipment, or cleaning the boat. Lubricates parts of marine equipment to maintain boat engines and auxiliary equipment.
$50,492 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Alerts Link Apply now Gang Foreman -
Houston, TX Job Location:
Greens Port Industrial Park - Houston, TX 77015Office Location:
Onsite Employment Type:
Hourly Job Type:
Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco . Here's what you can expect fromWatco:
- Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
- Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
- Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
- Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary Schedule:
12 hour shifts with no set schedule - including day or night shifts and weekend shifts as neededLocation:
14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015 The Gang Foreman's essential job function is to be in charge of all operations pertaining to the "Hold" they are assigned such as, but not limited to, staging cargo, unbracing and chocking cargo, securing cargo, positioning cargo, supervising the gang and any other required job task while working in the 'Hold" of the Vessel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Reports to Vessel Superintendent for daily assignments.
- Works in aboard/ in "hold" of vessel.
- Verifies that each Team Member within their gang wears the mandatory safety gear, and equipment inside the "hold" of the Vessel.
- Assists Walking Foreman and Superintendent to coordinate labor and safety issues.
- May fill in for various positions to assist in operations.
- Assists and coordinates positioning out of gauge and heavy lift cargo discharge and loading inside the "Hold" of the Vessel.
- Supervises Team Members assigned to their Gang.
- Addresses any personnel or labor issues to Team Members assigned to their gang as well as the Walking Foreman and Vessel Superintendent.
- Ensures that Team Members are following safety and labor guidelines.
- Ability to read and interpret Vessel Stow Plans and technical documents.
- May prep cargo, load/unload, brace cargo, and sweep out containers. Utilizes cord strapping/banding to secure cargo for transport. Tightens strapping with ratchet to cut rope, cardboard to pack and secure cargo.
Vessel Access:
May climb up or down gangway to access vessel (46 - 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on height of vessel and water level). Handrails are located on each side of gangway at waist height.- Communicates via handheld radio with the Walking Foreman and/or Vessel Superintendent for various needs that pertain to the operations.
- HAZMAT (Encouraged/ Provided)
TWIC CARD
- Driver's license is preferred, not required Education High School or GED equivalent Apply now