Heavy Equipment Operator / Stevedore

Jackson, MO: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Stevedore with heavy equipment operation experience to assist in loading raw materials onto barges for transport down the river.

Essential Duties:

• Operate small equipment (skid steer, backhoe)

• Operate excavator for leveling barges and reclaiming

• Load barges at all docks

• Load barges to correct drafts.

• Load barges with minimal spillage.

• Spot and recognize unsafe conditions on vessels and barges.

• Correct hazards, if not able to correct on his own report to supervisor for proper course of action.

• Ensure to report any slip, trip, fall scratch or any other injury to pilot or supervisor so incident can be recorded, and appropriate action can be taken.

• Assist with routine maintenance on the dock

• Report any fluids that enter the river

• Keep walkways and travel ways clear of lines, tools, and debris.

• Communicate well with pilot, deckhands, truck drivers, and other vessels in fleet.

• Change cables and put eyes in cable.

• Knowledge of product size to assure quality of product going on barge

• Recognize barges that may be potential problems while loading

Requirements/Skills:

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed

• Must be able to work in hot and cold weather in a safe and productive manner.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and preform repetitive bending and stooping when required

• Good knowledge of river safety.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

• Must be able to pass MSHA training (provided)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.