Heavy Equipment Operator - Houston, TX

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco .

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Description

• Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment.
• Must know how to respond in case of emergency.
• Must be willing to perform first aid and CPR on other team members as required.
• Applicant must pass the General SOP testing, Heavy Equipment function test along with employee demonstration checklist, all other required testings.
• The applicant will be required to handle material and work rotational shifts overtime as required as needed to maintain Customer First Principles.
• Regularly communicate via 2-way radio with Managers, Supervisors, Team Members, and customers.
• Must communicate regularly with the Supervisor and the Customer.
• The applicant will be required to handle material and work various hours as need to accomplish the required tasks.
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles.
• Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
• Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisors indicating which piles are to be loaded in/out of, which bays material is being loaded into, and need to be maintained.
• Written Dual verification procedures must be followed on all material movements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Must be available to work a rotating shift as well as be prepared to work in all types of weather.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

• PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, Reflective clothing, gloves, steel-toed metatarsal boots. Other PPE as required
• Equipment: Forklifts, Front-end loaders Excavators / Material handlers, Skid-steers, Shuttle wagons

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid TWIC