Crane Operator - Houston, TX

Watco Transloading, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement

Award-winning culture

Job summary

Watco Transloading, LLC seeks an experienced Waterfront Crane Operator in Houston, TX, to join a growing team at the port terminal. You will operate crawler or mobile harbor cranes, moving customer product through the terminal and assisting with deck work as needed.

Starting pay is $32.00 per hour, with shifts that include day, night, and weekends. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to Watco procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Fl exibility to work days, nights, weekends as needed.
• Read, write and communicate in English and basic math.
• Understand Watco Safety Principles and follow procedures.
• Work with a team and take direction to meet safety and performance standards.
• Must pass reporting, testing, and certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate crawler crane or mobile harbor crane to move product in port and terminal.
• Move product to barges, railcars, trucks, or storage while ensuring safety.
• Perform general labor and deck hand duties as needed.
• Participate in safety briefings and maintain documentation.
• Support routine procedures and line-of-sight operations for crane use.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

English literacy

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC card

Job description

Career Opportunities: Experienced Waterfront Crane Operator - Houston, TX (33829)

Requisition ID33829-Posted -Transload Operations

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

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:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation andbenefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco'sSafe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Starting Pay: $32.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: 12 hour shifts with no set schedule - including day or night shifts and weekend shifts as needed

Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

The Waterfront Crane Operator position is a mid-level, hourly position. As a Waterfront Crane Operator you will be joining a well-established Team at a growing company where you will operate Crawler Crane or a Mobile Harbor Crane in order to move customer product from the port and throughout the terminal. The Waterfront Crane Operator will also perform other general labor and deck hand duties as needed; all with the with highest value placed on the safety of themselves and their fellow team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and understand all standard operating procedures as well as safety requirements for the role
• Participate in job and safety briefings to ensure understanding of the proper and safe way to complete all tasks assigned
• Safely and properly operate the crane to move customer product throughout the terminal- this may require using various types of cranes to unload and load product from and to barges, railcars, trucks or for storage at the facility.
• Safely board docks, boats, and barges to assist with deck hand work as needed- tasks may include, but are not limited to pulling lines, tying off barges, assisting boat pilots with docking and launch, climbing ladders, opening lids, and attaching cables
• Complete all general labor duties assigned around the terminal including general maintenance and upkeep
• Actively participate in activities that support a culture of safety while at work
• Participate in all assigned team members training to ensure knowledge and comprehension of the skills needed to perform your role
• Use attention to detail when completing all applicable documentation and recordkeeping for your role and assigned tasks
• Participate in routine review of Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and/ or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

• Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, and weekends when necessary
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety Principles and commitment to Watco Foundation Principles
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Learn from directions, observations, mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Must have a valid TWIC card