Port Dockside Heavy Equipment Operator - Flexible Shifts

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for work in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth, VA. Candidates must pass a test and demonstrate proficiency operating listed heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include pre-shift readiness, vehicle and equipment checks, loading/unloading, and maintaining safe operations in outdoor, port-like conditions with exposure to heat, cold, rain, and dust. Flexibility with shifts and adherence to safety protocols are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment as listed and demonstrated proficiency.
• Ability to perform daily checks of rolling stock and report maintenance needs.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts to accommodate port/vessel schedules.

Responsibilities

• Be at designated work station and ready to work at the start of the designated shift.
• Perform daily checks of rolling stock and report maintenance requirements to the supervisor.
• Operate heavy equipment including listed pieces and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

Volvo L120

Volvo L180

Cat 914

Cat 926

Cat 938

Genie S60

Genie 105

Bronson Sweeper

JD 544

Cat 1055

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for work in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth, VA. Candidates must pass a test and demonstrate proficiency operating listed heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include pre-shift readiness, vehicle and equipment checks, loading/unloading, and maintaining safe operations in outdoor, port-like conditions with exposure to heat, cold, rain, and dust. Flexibility with shifts and adherence to safety protocols are required.