Crane Operator - ILA Memphis Port

Company: Kinder Morgan 
Location: MEMPHIS, Tennessee

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Utilities
• Date Posted: 01/25/2012
• Region: Tennessee-Memphis
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

Crane Operator - ILA Memphis Port

Job ID #:4277 Location:TN-MEMPHIS
Functional Area:Misc. /Trades Position Type:Full Time
Experience Required:1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided:No
Education Required:High School Diploma
RC/Department:6612 -M. RIVER PORT OF MEMPHIS BULK :GMS

Position Description

Primary purpose: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the dockside friction cranes utilized in the movement and discharge of bulk and break-bulk commodities from marine ships and barges along with all other terminal cranes, fork lifts, front end loaders, skid steers, and similar marine terminal/warehouse mobile equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
. Physically manipulate, move and/or depress crane controls such as pedals, levers and buttons to move/regulate speed and direction of crane unit, booms, cables, buckets, etc. , during equipment operation.
. Perform pre-use inspection of all equipment operated and perform preventative maintenance to include but not limited to adding fuel, oil, and lubricants, cleaning and changing cables, filters, hoses, belts, fuses, and adjusting brakes, clutches, limits and similar equipment or functions. Maintain service logs and report damaged and unsafe equipment to supervisor and/or maintenance for repairs.
. Set up, attach, fasten and/or prepare crane with hydraulic hoses, belts, power cords, other attachments and mechanical linkage for the activity assigned and operate the equipment within safe load tolerances.
. Operate all the equipment and perform the duties and responsibilities of the terminal's Equipment Operator I, II, & III positions as provided by ILA union contract.
. Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to Operations Supervisor.
. Complete and maintain proper paper and computer documentation on product movement including but not limited to: proper weight, size and temperatures, warehouse locations, load slips and inventory tallies, etc.
. Assist with general maintenance and cleanliness of terminal and assist with product spills using shovels, scoops and any specialized tools and equipment as required and trained to use.
. Attend daily and monthly safety meetings; participate in and show proficiency (through written exam) in general and site specific operations and maintenance training programs for KM environmental, health and safety standards.
. Perform other duties as requested or required.
Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience / specific knowledge:
. 1 year friction crane experience in a construction, warehouse or industrial environment; time requirements can be waived for internal candidates trained and qualified.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:
. Valid Drivers License
. Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) if required

Competencies, skills, and abilities:
. Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervision, work effectively and cooperatively with other people, focus attention on detail and follow established work rules.
. Must possess safety training and security certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by all Kinder Morgan locations.
. Ability to deal with evolving operating conditions with few concrete variables in standardized situations.
. Demonstrate aptitude to execute and maintain necessary records.
. Successful completion of background check and post-offer and random drug screens.
. Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance, valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
. Ability to safely and efficiently operate bulk moving equipment in tight, cramped spaces and in, around and above other workers.

Physical demands:
. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces, and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Employee must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
. Must meet medical criteria for use of respiratory protective equipment, if required.

Working conditions:
. Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
. Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned.
. Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.
. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is usually loud.

Supervisory responsibility: None

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
. Prefer 3-5 years experience in the use or operation of friction cranes.
. Prefer 2 years experience in a marine bulk commodity terminal.