Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible.

At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry.

Do you have experience with heavy equipment operation (frontend loader, dozers, skid steers, etc.)? Do you have experience or knowledge about unloading barges or working in the marine industry? If so, this may be a great career opportunity for you! This job is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including but not limited to bobcats, cherry pickers, tractors, front end loaders, man lifts, backhoes, and forklifts; depending on area supported may also operate and / or maintain dock cranes and floating cranes.

In this job, you will :

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Receive work orders from supervisory personnel.
• Communicate flagging instructions to personnel, when / as required.
• Inspect heavy equipment and / or verify inspection prior to use; looking for defects and ensuring proper working order of equipment each shift.
• Inspect and maintain rigging.
• Start-up equipment and perform duties as per assigned work orders.
• Track assigned work and report completion of duties to supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate equipment locations within working areas with appropriate personnel / flagmen.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, when required.
• Perform rigging inspections.
• Perform cover handling; may perform barge cover handling / barge drafting.
• Maintain crane, pumping and shingling barges.
• Operate other equipment as required.
• Properly shut down equipment and secure upon completion of assigned task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll need to be considered :

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required None.

Preferred - 1 years' experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record; Experience in operation of additional various heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Here's additional information you need to know :

Physical Demands & Requirements

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment. Travel, 5%-20% may be required at some facilities. This may include off-site training and / or work at alternate locations.