Wheeled Loader Operator

Terral Riverservice Inc.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics company in Mississippi is seeking a Wheeled Loader Operator to manage unloading operations of various materials. The candidate should have experience operating heavy machinery and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, conducting inspections, and coordinating unloading tasks under potentially demanding physical work conditions. This position offers hourly pay based on the classification of full-time and reports directly to the Unloading Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy machinery for at least 1-2 years.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Operate unloading and loading equipment safely.
• Consult on machine specifications and safety procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment.
• Report on site activities and complete unloading tasks.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating heavy machinery

Unloading/loading procedures

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Title: Wheeled Loader Operator

Employment Type: Nonexempt/Hourly

Classification: Full Time

Position Summary

The Wheeled Loader Operator is responsible for the unloading of various aggregates and other materials from barge to truck. Must possess skills in organization, time management, communications, and safety awareness. This position reports to the Unloading Operations Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates unloading and loading equipment and heavy machinery including material handlers, Skid Steer Loader, Front-End Loader, etc.
• Routinely consults personnel on machine specifications and safety procedures for specific job tasks to ensure efficient and safe site operations.
• Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Communicates and reports on site activities when required.
• Effectively completes unloading and related tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Expertise Desired

• Working knowledge of operating heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of unloading/loading procedures and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively to subordinates.
• Ability to complete safety awareness training and lead by example.
• Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely detail oriented and timely when completing reports.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of related experience desired.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• Able to work in all types of weather as required.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Able to kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward spaces to repair equipment.

Note

This job description provides a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications for a Wheeler Loader Operator. Actual job requirements may vary based on the specific needs of the organization and industry standards.

About Terral RiverService, Inc

Terral RiverService, Inc. (TRS) is a Family-owned business with a continually growing footprint of boats and barges throughout most of the inland waterway system of the US. We specialize in bulk storage, material handling, river, road and rail logistics along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and the inland waterways of Louisiana and southern Arkansas. With our growing fleet of push boats, river barges, and modern dock operations strategically located throughout the Lower Mississippi River Valley, we are outfitted to transport, handle, and store virtually any commodity needed in the marketplace. TRS has over 600 employees and has operations in multiple states.