Bulk Terminal Specialist 1-2-3
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Job Location:
Lake Charles, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2978 - 5360
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- Mission:
TO ACTIVELY CREATE FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS STAKEHOLDERS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.
About this position:
The Port of Lake Charles is seeking applicants for the position of Bulk Terminal Specialist for its Dock Department and Firestone Warehouse in Lake Charles. These are full-time state Civil Service positions and include benefits. The entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however this is a training series (career progression group) with opportunities for advancement over time. Also previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining the hiring level.
Duties include but are not limited to loading and unloading bulk cargo operating mobile equipment and heavy machinery providing truck escorts onto secure areas of the Ports property general upkeep of the grounds and facilities and other manual labor. A valid drivers license and good driving record are preferred. Selected applicants will be required to pass a physical drug and alcohol screening. Minimum Qualifications
- No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Performs advanced-level duties in the safe and efficient operation of a bulk cargo handling facility and operates machinery and mobile equipment used in the operation at the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles).
This is a Career Progression Group allocated at the highest level and may be underfilled at any point in the job group. All of the duties of this position will be performed once the experience as well as other requirements have been gained.
Position requires manual physical labor such as standing stooping bending walking pushing pulling climbing lifting 30 pounds or more; work outdoors in all types of weather; work around the waterfront.
Job Duties:
50% Cleans washes and shovels as directed to prepare Port facilities and equipment for operations that include loading or unloading bulk cargo from or to railcars trucks or vessels
40% Works around and assists in operations that involve conveying bulk cargo operating mobile equipment heavy industrial machinery railcars and rail engines; Becomes familiar with Port operations equipment and machinery; Operates equipment and machinery as needed with approval of management; Works around the waterfront
10% Assists with maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery as directed; Assists with escorting non-TWIC compliant traffic (Transportation Workers Identification Credential a Federally mandated program) in and out of the facilities including but not limited to trucks vendors and any other required escorts Performs other duties as needed or assigned; Maintains awareness of surroundings and the safety of self and others while performing daily tasks
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Compensation: Entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Jo Ellen Elliott
Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
