Yard Help/Heavy Equipment Operator

TSL Companies; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (PPO/HDHP)

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Weekly Pay

Driver/Yard/Mechanic Referral Bonuses

Job summary

TSL Companies in Kansas is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate and inspect intermodal and trucking equipment. Monday–Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with responsibilities including safe operation, accurate paperwork, and container inspections.

You will hook/unhook trailers, manage loading, perform pre-trip checks, and maintain records. We offer competitive wages based on experience and comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, life, disability insurance and a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and trailers.
• Ability to complete required paperwork accurately.
• Proficient in inspecting containers and intermodal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safe and legal operation of heavy equipment.
• Complete inspection paperwork and data entry for containers.
• Inspect containers/equipment for defects and safe condition.
• Hook/unhook trailers and manage landing gear and locks.
• Operate safely in difficult conditions and tight spaces.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious driving

Paperwork/data entry

Container/intermodal inspection

Trailer hooking/unhooking

Pre-trip inspections

Job description

TSL Companies is one ofthe most technologically advanced international transportation firms in the country.We provide our customers with transportation of their products via ocean, railand over-the-road trucking to locations worldwide. TSL has been family ownedsince its origination in 1981. We believe in growing individuals and promotingfrom within.

The working hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Job Duties:

• Safe and legal operation of heavy equipment.
• Accurate completion of all necessary paperwork and tablet data entry related to inspection of containers and intermodal equipment.
• Inspect containers and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself or from converter dollies, including pushing and/pulling dollies into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support on converter dollies.
• Apply knowledge of equipment operation and skill in maneuvering vehicle safely at low speeds in difficult situations, such as inclement weather or in tight spaces.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to read gauges, dials, fluid levels, and control systems.
• Must be able to sit and remain alert while operating heavy equipment for the majority of the shift.
• Must be able to operate foot pedals.
• Must be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing to ensure proper inspections on containers and equipment.
• Must be able to frequently reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate equipment.
• Must be able to spend the majority of the shift standing and or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal, and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
• Must be able to frequently hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock and release container locks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.
• Must be able to perform frequent pushing weights up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to perform frequent pulling of weights up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally carry freight weighing 1 pound to 100 pounds of varying size and shape and distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 75 feet.
• Must be able to frequently exit and enter the vehicle’s cab. Cab floor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches from ground level, with exit and entry achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.
• Competitive Wages Based on Experience and Qualifications
• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHPOptions)
• Health Savings Account withCompany Match
• Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored LifeInsurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Planwith Company Match
• Flexible SpendingAccount/Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Driver/Yard/Mechanic ReferralBonuses
• Weekly Pay

Documents Required

• Standard Application for Employment
• Consumer Disclosure and Authorization Form