Senior Heavy Equipment Operator — Marine Terminal

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. seeks a senior operational professional to operate high-capacity equipment and yard trucks supporting heavy lift and over-dimensional cargo at the marine terminal.

You will run forklifts like 55K+ lbs, excavators, bulldozers, reach stackers, and ship loaders with strict safety standards. This role requires expert-level skill, extensive experience, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a high-risk port environment, ensuring safe, efficient movement of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience operating high-capacity equipment.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable record.
• TWIC card required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, low-supervision environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate PITs with capacities of 55,000 lbs or greater.
• Safely operate the following equipment: Forklift (55K+ lbs), Excavator, Bulldozer, Reach Stacker, and/or Ship Loader.
• Handle heavy lift cargo exceeding 55K machine capacity.
• Operate Level IV machinery onboard vessels, barges, docks and yard.
• Stack steel coils at the Place of Rest (POR), ensuring proper nesting and chocking.
• Reverse and turn under load; request spotters when visibility is obstructed.
• Handle over-dimensional loads in tandem with other machines.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, overhead hazards, and crane swing radius.
• Follow unattended machinery protocols, especially onboard vessels.
• Comply with all safety procedures and operational standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Initiative

Independent judgment

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. seeks a senior operational professional to operate high-capacity equipment and yard trucks supporting heavy lift and over-dimensional cargo at the marine terminal.

You will run forklifts like 55K+ lbs, excavators, bulldozers, reach stackers, and ship loaders with strict safety standards. This role requires expert-level skill, extensive experience, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a high-risk port environment, ensuring safe, efficient movement of