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Form of workWe have immediate openings in Baytown for an experienced Yard Mule Operator. The Yard Mule Operator will assist operations in an active drop and hook yard and container loading operation; driving and monitoring container yard entries possibly using a handheld computer or tablet. You will drive diesel powered tractor-trailer combinations to deliver/move products/materials around the facility to designated areas; maintain fuel/oil levels in the equipment as required. All tasks must be performed safely, efficiently and accurately.
Necessary qualification and experience:
- Ability to operate a shuttle vehicle, to safely back into the dock with a 53 ft trailer and to pull trailers out of the dock to park them on the yard
- Attention to detail
- Attendance/punctuality
- Communication
- Flexibility with hours is a must
- Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet business needs.
- Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm but must be able to come in early or stay late on short notice depending on daily activity.
Tasks:
- Operate Yard Mules, moving trailers between trailer yard and loading docks and logging all trailer moves to maintain accurate yard inventory. Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
- Maintain communication with dispatch operations utilizing a two-way radio
- Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times
- Install container chassis supports where required
- Monitor and report operational activities
- A periodic check of Truck as per the checklist provided.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, pinch and reach overhead
- The employee is occasionally required to sit, grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination
- The employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their fingers
- The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with the use of said PPE
Benefits include:
- Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Access to Life, Accident, and Critical Illness policies
- Access to 401k Retirement
Referral Program: Get hired on and refer a friend! When they successfully complete 90 days of employment they get $500 and so do you!
