Heavy Equipment Operator

2 weeks ago


Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Tidewater Staffing Full time
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Tidewater Staffing is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for work in Chesapeake, VA. This position requires proficiency in operating front-end loaders and telehandlers. All candidates must pass a test.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate rolling stock to load and unload vessels, trucks, trailers, and/or railcars.
  • Perform daily checks of rolling stock and report any maintenance requirements to the supervisor.
  • Properly operate equipment, including heavy equipment, and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of operating each piece of equipment.
  • Load trucks, trailers, and/or railcars in accordance with picking tickets provided by Customer Service.
  • Notify Customer Service when a load is completed and verbally confirm load information.
  • Load and unload vessels, barges, trucks, trailers, and/or railcars.
  • Perform position-assigned duties at docks or other areas of the terminal as trained and according to the needs of terminal operations.
  • Execute daily work instructions and perform other duties as assigned from the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and take care of any assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms.
Authority and Expectations:
  • To "Tag Out" any equipment that is in need of maintenance.
  • To give instructions to Material Handler I (not disciplinary action).
  • Must be flexible with work schedule to accommodate incoming vessels and barges coming to port at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and weekends.
  • Must pass all required safety and terminal operations training.
  • To work safely and incident-free.
  • Must wear necessary personal protection equipment at all times.
  • Must utilize two-way radio communications, respond to all radio checks, and radio summons.
  • Must work in an environment that is mainly outside with exposure to heat, cold, and rain or in buildings without heating or air conditioning.
  • Must work in an environment with exposure to mud, dirt, dust, and other small airborne particles.
  • Establish and maintain good customer relations with drivers and treat them in a respectful manner.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of drivers.
About Tidewater Staffing:

Tidewater Staffing, Inc. has been providing workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries since 1992. We've dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: "Put people to work. Do the right thing every day."



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