Barge Crew: Dredge Operator & Offload Specialist

CalPortland; Scappoose (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and vision plans

Retirement program

Life insurance

Job summary

CalPortland is hiring a laborer to offload material and maintain aggregate barges, with overtime, night, and weekend work as needed. The role requires the ability to operate heavy equipment and to work on floating vessels; safety and reliability are essential.

The position includes benefits through regular full-time employment, and candidates should be able to pass pre-employment screenings. High school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safety sensitive position.
• Must be underway on a floating vessel.
• Able to work in extremes of hot, cold, and wet weather.
• Ability to safely lift and handle material samples weighing 50 pounds.
• Physically able to climb, stoop, bend, squat, and reach.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, and marine equipment.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective professional working relationships with staff and customers.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record—no serious moving violations within the past 36 months.
• Good attendance and punctuality a must.
• Must be able to work overtime, nights and weekends.
• Position is subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain barge-mounted dredge equipment during tug assisted operations, offload sand at designated sites
• Offloading and maintaining aggregate barges
• Operate a bulldozer to move and grade sand stockpiles
• Operating conveyors, stackers, and various heavy equipment.
• Maintain offloading log books
• Minor plant maintenance to facilitate offload

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Independence

Troubleshooting

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bulldozer operation

Conveyors

Pumps

Hydraulics

Job description

CalPortland is hiring a laborer to offload material and maintain aggregate barges, with overtime, night, and weekend work as needed. The role requires the ability to operate heavy equipment and to work on floating vessels; safety and reliability are essential.

The position includes benefits through regular full-time employment, and candidates should be able to pass pre-employment screenings. High school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and