Equipment Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a dedicated teams-oriented worker to operate terminal equipment and handle cargo across ships, railcars, and trucks. The role includes daily equipment checks, adherence to safety programs, and participation in company training.

Candidates must meet requirements for respirator use and pass related screenings. Strong communication in English is required, and the job entails working in varied environments, with shifts that may include extended hours, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment including cranes, bulldozers, front end loaders, fork trucks and conveyors.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all requirements for any emergency.
• Must be able to understand and comply with oral and written instructions, in English.
• Must be able to take direction / supervision and work cooperatively with other people.

Responsibilities

• Operate terminal equipment to include, but not limited to, cranes, bulldozer, front end loader, fork truck, conveyors.
• Load and unload cargo from ships, railcar and trucks
• Perform daily maintenance checks on assigned equipment
• Participate in company training and safety programs
• Perform general labor duties
• This position requires donning ½ mask respirator, employees must pass a respiratory fit test and screening as a condition of employment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading English

Teamwork

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Are Looking For

To comply with all training provided to enable employees to perform operations required in accordance with Kinder Morgan work instructions and government regulations (EPA, FRA and OSHA).

What You Will Do

• Operate terminal equipment to include, but not limited to, cranes, bulldozer, front end loader, fork truck, conveyors.


• Load and unload cargo from ships, railcar and trucks


• Perform daily maintenance checks on assigned equipment


• Participate in company training and safety programs


• Perform general labor duties


• This position requires donning ½ mask respirator, employees must pass a respiratory fit test and screening as a condition of employment.

What You Need

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Qualifications:

• Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes, bulldozers, front end loaders, fork trucks and conveyors


• Must be able to understand and comply with all requirements for any emergency


• Must be able to understand and comply with oral and written instructions, in English


• Must be able to take direction / supervision and work cooperatively with other people

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to routinely climb ladders and work at heights of up to 80' and down ladders up to 50' in the holds of ships


• Must be able to lift / carry up to 50#


• Must be able to sweep, shovel, use hand tools


• Must be able to wear Kinder Morgan supplied Personal Protective Equipment, when applicable


• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear


• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl


• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including extended hours / days / weekends/ holidays as needed


• Will be subject to working in varying and extreme weather conditions


• Must be willing to join Teamsters Local 377


• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.