Terminal Operator - Milwaukee Bulk

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment in a bulk material handling environment and perform routine maintenance. The role requires prior experience with front-end loaders, skid steers, excavators, forklifts, and conveyors, plus a can-do attitude for outdoor work.

Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with basic computer skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, excavators, forklifts and conveyors.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment in bulk material handling.
• Perform operator level daily mechanical maintenance on equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC Certification

Job description

What You Will Do

Equipment Operator will operate heavy equipment (primarily a front-end loader) as well as other heavy equipment such as skid steers, excavators, forklifts, and conveyors in a bulk material handling environment. Responsible for operator level daily mechanical maintenance of heavy equipment. Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Qualifications:

• Must have prior experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, excavators, forklifts, and conveyors.
• Must have a good mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions- majority of the time will be working outside.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC Certification.
• The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules, as well as, take on other duties as assigned.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Typical hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Positively interact with customers and respond to customer inquiries.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).
• Successful completion of validated testing, background check and drug screen upon offer.
• Ability to take initiative and work with co-workers to accomplish defined goals in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL a plus but not required

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include but are not limited to: Able to lift as much as 50 lbs. as high as waist level. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and raise your body weight as high as 4 feet. Must not have a fear of water or heights.

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.