Lead Terminal Operator
Job Location:
Job Location:
West Sacramento, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 49
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Purpose
The Lead Terminal Operator is the senior hands-on operator at the Cardinal Pacific liquid asphalt import and distribution addition to performing the full scope of terminal operating duties this person serves as the front-line lead for other craft employees on shift setting the pace modeling safe work practices coordinating daily tasks and serving as the first point of contact for operating issues when the Terminal Operations Manager is not present. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient receipt heating storage transfer and loadout of hot liquid asphalt and related products across rail truck and tank systems while keeping the facility compliant clean and running reliably.
This is a working lead position. The Lead Terminal Operator is expected to be on the rack and in the field alongside the crew not in an office.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities i.e. those which are basic necessary and an integral part of the job are indicated below:
Front-Line Leadership
Product Receipt and Transfer
Loadout and Customer Service
Maintenance and Reliability
Safety Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
This description reflects the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of all duties; other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Scope
This is a non-exempt working lead role. The Lead Terminal Operator provides day-to-day direction training and coordination for terminal craft employees on shift but does not have formal authority over hiring discipline or compensation which remain with the Terminal Operations Manager.
Relationships Qualifications and Requirements & Competencies
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Experience & Industry Expertise:
Preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BASE SALARY RANGE:
$32.25 - $49.35 per hour
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role level geographic location relevant education training or experience among other factors.
Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability please inform Robert Maxey () if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert Inc. and its subsidiaries (Teichert) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Teichert employees or to Teicherts resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teicherts recruiting function to submit resumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teicherts Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
The Lead Terminal Operator is the senior hands-on operator at the Cardinal Pacific liquid asphalt import and distribution addition to performing the full scope of terminal operating duties this person serves as the front-line lead for other craft employees on shift setting the pace modeling safe work practices coordinating daily tasks and serving as the first point of contact for operating issues when the Terminal Operations Manager is not present. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient receipt heating storage transfer and loadout of hot liquid asphalt and related products across rail truck and tank systems while keeping the facility compliant clean and running reliably.
This is a working lead position. The Lead Terminal Operator is expected to be on the rack and in the field alongside the crew not in an office.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities i.e. those which are basic necessary and an integral part of the job are indicated below:
Front-Line Leadership
- Act as the on-shift lead for terminal craft employees; assign and coordinate daily work set priorities and keep operations moving safely and on schedule.
- Train mentor and develop newer operators on equipment procedures product handling and safety expectations.
- Serve as the first responder for operating problems equipment alarms and customer or carrier issues; escalate to the Terminal Operations Manager as appropriate.
- Lead daily toolbox/safety talks and pre-task planning; reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe conditions in real time.
- Fill in for the Terminal Operations Manager on routine operational matters during absences vacations and off-hours.
- Communicate clearly with dispatch sales carriers vendors and contractors to ensure orders are loaded correctly and on time.
Product Receipt and Transfer
- Receive and unload incoming liquid asphalt from rail tank cars (including DOT-111 and DOT-117 cars) trucks and other modes following all loading/unloading and connection procedures.
- Safely transfer and move product tank-to-tank manage tank inventory and stage product to meet production and delivery schedules.
- Operate and monitor pumps valves loading arms meters heating systems and transfer lines; control product flow pressure and temperature throughout the facility.
- Climb tanks and rail cars as needed to gauge levels check temperatures and verify product condition; regulate and maintain proper asphalt storage and loadout temperatures.
Loadout and Customer Service
- Load asphalt tankers and trucks accurately using the terminal management system; verify product quantity and temperature against orders.
- Scale trucks in and out generate bills of lading and ensure accurate complete shipping documentation.
- Coordinate with dispatch to ensure the correct products are loaded onto the correct vehicles for accurate on-time deliveries.
Maintenance and Reliability
- Work safely with hot product; follow all procedures for high-temperature liquid asphalt handling PPE hot work confined space and fall protection.
- Operate in compliance with company safety policies and applicable Cal/OSHA CARB air district SPCC and DOT/FRA requirements.
- Participate as a member of the facility emergency response team; respond to spills leaks and incidents per facility response and SPCC plans.
- Ensure contractors carriers and visitors follow terminal policies and procedures while on site.
- Complete operator rounds log readings and document inspections transfers and maintenance activities accurately.
Safety Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
- Work safely with hot product; follow all procedures for high-temperature liquid asphalt handling PPE hot work confined space and fall protection.
- Operate in compliance with company safety policies and applicable Cal/OSHA CARB air district SPCC and DOT/FRA requirements.
- Participate as a member of the facility emergency response team; respond to spills leaks and incidents per facility response and SPCC plans.
- Ensure contractors carriers and visitors follow terminal policies and procedures while on site.
- Complete operator rounds log readings and document inspections transfers and maintenance activities accurately.
This description reflects the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of all duties; other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Scope
This is a non-exempt working lead role. The Lead Terminal Operator provides day-to-day direction training and coordination for terminal craft employees on shift but does not have formal authority over hiring discipline or compensation which remain with the Terminal Operations Manager.
Relationships Qualifications and Requirements & Competencies
Key Relationships
Reports to:
- Terminal Operations Manager
Experience & Industry Expertise:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in bulk liquid terminal petroleum asphalt refinery or comparable industrial operations.
- Demonstrated front-line leadership lead operator or crew-lead experience.
- Working knowledge of pumps valves piping metering and tank/heating systems and the ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Strong safety orientation and familiarity with industrial safety practices (PPE hot work lockout/tagout confined space fall protection).
- Proficiency with terminal management / loadout software and basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
- Solid math skills (addition subtraction multiplication/division fractions percentages) for gauging blending and inventory.
- Effective verbal and written communication in English.
- Valid drivers license and legal right to work in the U.S.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including rotating shifts weekends holidays overtime and emergency call-outs in a facility that operates outside standard hours.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screening
Preferred
- Direct experience handling hot liquid asphalt (AC/PG binders) and/or rail tank car loading and unloading.
- Familiarity with DOT-111 / DOT-117 tank cars and rail operating/safety procedures.
- Experience with terminal automation systems (e.g. Toptech / TMS) and ERP inventory systems.
- Forklift and mobile equipment certification/experience.
- HAZWOPER emergency response or first responder training.
- High school diploma or GED; some college a plus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent standing walking bending squatting kneeling and climbing on uneven and elevated surfaces.
- Climbing ladders stairs rail cars and tanks up to approximately 40 feet in height.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Regular work outdoors in all weather conditions and around hot product moving equipment rail traffic and elevated noise.
- Use of required PPE at all times (hard hat safety glasses steel-toed boots gloves flame-resistant clothing and additional PPE for hot-product handling).
BASE SALARY RANGE:
$32.25 - $49.35 per hour
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role level geographic location relevant education training or experience among other factors.
Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability please inform Robert Maxey () if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert Inc. and its subsidiaries (Teichert) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Teichert employees or to Teicherts resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teicherts recruiting function to submit resumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teicherts Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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