Terminal Operator - Bridgeport CT

Sprague; East Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,709 - 50,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PTO

401(k) Plans

Defined Contribution Plan

Job summary

Sprague is hiring a Terminal Operator for our Bridgeport, CT facility. The role covers outdoor, maritime environment work with a primary Friday–Monday night schedule and occasional other night shifts.

Responsibilities include mooring assistance, offloading, tank gauging, and inventory control, plus maintenance of equipment. Starting wage is $31.42/hr with an extra $2.25/hr night differential; valid TWIC eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math ability preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; TWIC eligibility needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mooring vessels and offload barges/vessels.
• Gauge tanks and manage liquid product inventory.
• Maintain loading racks, storage tanks and grounds.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and repairs.
• Operate terminal equipment and machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

TWIC card

Good communication

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Terminal - Bridgeport
250 Eagles Nest Rd
Bridgeport, CT 06607, USA

Terminal - Bridgeport
250 Eagles Nest Rd
Bridgeport, CT 06607, USA

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

About the position:

Sprague has an extensive network of terminals located throughout the Northeast and our operations team prides themselves on the smooth, efficient, and safe operations of these facilities. We are currently looking for a Terminal Operator to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. We are seeking an operator capable of a wide range of duties in a gasoline/oil tank farm/bulk handling facility. Work is performed outdoors in a maritime environment 24 hours a day.

This role’s primary schedule is the Friday–Monday night shift. Candidates must also be adaptable and able to work various night shifts throughout the week as operational needs arise.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assisting with mooring vessels
• Offloading barges and vessels
• Gauging of tanks
• Conducting and managing inventory of liquid product
• Maintenance and repair of loading racks and storage tanks
• Maintenance of grounds, buildings and/or equipment
• Conducting scheduled equipment inspections and repairs
• Operation of terminal equipment and machinery

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements:

• Experience in a bulk fuel storage plant a plus but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic math including fractions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to do shift work including holidays, and overtime as needed

Physical activity/strength requirements are demanding and may include:

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, entering/exiting trucks, climbing stairs, ladders, and slopes

Frequent grasping, handling, reaching forward

Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, neck flexion/extension, reaching overhead, twisting, balancing, and squatting

Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.; occasional lifting/carrying up to 100+ lbs. (e.g., oil, steel parts, spouts, tools)

Occasional pushing/pulling up to 100+ lbs. (e.g., mooring lines

Starting pay is $31.42 per hour, with the potential for a higher starting rate based on relevant industry experience. An additional night shift differential of $2.25 per hour also applies.

We want to hear from you!

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place where you can learn a lot about the energy industry while constantly challenging yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven, and we constantly strive to be the best in the industry. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. As a company that has continued to evolve with the energy industry for the last 150 years, we are looking for hardworking employees to join us as we remain at the forefront of the industry.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

• Medical
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% for the first 6% of employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourages minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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