What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Pinney Dock position at Kinder Morgan?
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To comply with all training provided to enable employee to perform operations required in accordance with Kinder Morgan work instructions and government regulations (EPA, FRA and OSHA).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate terminal equipment to include, but not limited to, cranes, bulldozer, front end loader, fork truck, conveyors.
- Load and unload cargo from ships, railcar and trucks
- Perform daily maintenance checks on assigned equipment
- Participate in company training and safety programs
- Perform general labor duties
Position Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE / SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE: Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes, bulldozers, front end loaders, fork trucks and conveyors
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to understand and comply with all requirements for any emergency
- Must be able to understand and comply with oral and written instructions, in English
- Must be able to take direction / supervision and work cooperatively with other people
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to routinely climb ladders and work at heights of up to 80' and down ladders up to 50' in the holds of ships
- Must be able to lift / carry up to 50#
- Must be able to sweep, shovel, use hand tools
- Must be able to wear Kinder Morgan supplied Personal Protective Equipment, when applicable
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including extended hours / days / weekends/ holidays as needed
- Will be subject to working in varying and extreme weather conditions
- Must be willing to join Teamsters Local 377
COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: As a federal contractor, Kinder Morgan must adhere to federal guidelines that require many of its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accordingly, all new hire employees must be vaccinated before they begin work. This requirement is subject to accommodations for religious and medical reasons under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and possible state and local laws.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.