Terminal Operator/Mechanic

Terminal Operator
Petroleum Company - River Rouge, MI

The Terminal Operator position is responsible for performing operational activities relating to the transfer of petroleum products between a variety of containers and maintaining tanks and facilities in accordance with regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid lunch
• Sign on bonus of $500 after five months of employment
• Company funded BCBSM
• Company funded vision and dental
• Company provided and PPE

Job Duties:

• Mechanic-keep pumps, motors, vehicles running efficiently
• Operate pumps, valves, blenders and automated loading system to load and/or unload product from trucks, railcars, barges and ships.

• Line up tanks and pipelines for product deliveries and distributions.
• Measure and gather samples of petroleum products.
• Perform cleaning, preventive and regular Terminal maintenance duties.
• Coordinate product delivery with customers, truck drivers and barges.
• Operate fork lift, tractor, truck, man-lift and various hand tools.
• Serve as a member of the emergency response team.
• Follow established Company policies and procedures in strict accordance with environmental, health and safety rules.
• Perform recordkeeping duties related to storage and transfer of product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Must have mechanical aptitude
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Basic math skills including fractions.
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
• Ability to work a rotating shift, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime and be on call as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, squat, climb ladders and stairs and work in areas with elevated heights, around water and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions and wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to respond quickly to stressful emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) involves federal background check. Within 30 calendar days of hire date company funded.
• Must pass drug test and physical.
• Must be able to successfully complete Company HazMat training, safety awareness training and any related training and certifications as required.
• Accurate measuring and calculating product.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn equipment operation including a fork lift, tractor, truck or man-lift.
• Ability to use various hand tools and gauges, such as thermometers and digital probes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a group setting and individually.