Dockhand - Louisville, KY

Watco; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture recognition

Competitive pay

Paid training

Watco University programs

Career progression

Job summary

Watco is hiring a Dock Hand at our Louisville River Road Marine Terminal. The role involves assisting with removing and resetting barge covers, helping move and secure barges, and operating a skid steer to handle materials.

You will work full-time outdoors, with a schedule that includes overtime and potential weekend shifts, while prioritizing safety and environmental practices. Paid at an hourly rate of $18.00 with opportunities for training through Watco University and career development

Qualifications

• Must communicate daily safety instructions to crew.
• Flexible and able to work any shift.
• Full-time outdoor job in all weather.
• Safety and environmental priorities are top.
• Learn from directions and apply procedures with good judgement.
• Pass safety training administered by the customer.
• Ability to use ladders and work near water.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove and reset barge covers as needed.
• Assist Operators with barge movement and securing.
• Operate skid steer to move materials.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer and perform inspections.
• Complete documentation and safety checks.

Skills

Ability to pass training and testing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Hourly pay rate: $18.00

Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed

Location Information

Watco's Louisville River Road Marine Terminal handles primarily coal, salt, fertilizer, and other dry bulk products. As a Dock Hand, you will assist the Operators with removing and resetting barge covers, climbing in and out of barges, and assist with securing and moving barges as needed. This position also requires operating a skid steer to move materials.

Terminal Address

2611 Buddeke Rd. Louisville, KY 40206

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must communicate to all crew members any special instructions for the day and ensure all Team Members complete the job safely
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift
• This is a full time outside job in all weather conditions
• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance
• Operate within Watco’s Customer First Foundation Principals with the customer, safety and the team’s goals always a priority
• Ability to understand Watco Transload and Intermodal safety rules and regulations
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement
• Perform structural inspections as required
• Prepare equipment for product transfer
• Complete all applicable documentation, inspections and recordkeeping
• Ability to pass Safety Course administered by customer
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Snow/weed removal as necessary
• Ability to use ladders to access barges
• Ability to work near water
• Remove and reset barge covers
• Secure and assist moving barges as needed
• Communicate with other team members using two way radio
• Ability to pass training and required testing
• A Valid Drivers License is preferred for this position
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to pass training and required testing

Education

High School or GED equivalent