Experienced Waterfront Crane Operator - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Watco University training

Safe Performance Center trainings

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco in Houston is seeking a Waterfront Crane Operator to move customer product from the port and through the terminal, operating crawler or mobile harbor cranes and performing deck-hand duties as needed.

This mid-level, hourly role requires 12-hour shifts with day or night availability and possible weekend work. Watco emphasizes safety, with training at the Safe Performance Center and ongoing team development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outside most of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends when necessary.
• Follow company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Understand Watco Safety Principles and Foundation Principles.
• Read, write, and communicate in English; understand basic math.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the crane to move cargo within the terminal and between barges, rails, trucks, or storage.
• Assist with deck hand duties such as docking, lines handling, and securing equipment.
• Complete general labor and maintenance around the terminal.
• Participate in safety briefs and training to ensure task understanding and risk awareness.

Skills

Outdoor work

Shift work

Team player

Safety compliance

English literacy

Basic math

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
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe 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

Education

High School or GED equivalent