Job Details
Overview:
This is a Temporary Seasonal Position that includes operation of light duty cargo handling equipment to load/unload and deliver cargo in Barrow, Alaska under the supervision of the Barrow Beach Crew Foreman. Along with performing the following duties:
- Attend daily safety and communications meetings.
- Preform pre-use inspection of all equipment operated and perform preventative maintenance as required.
- Report damaged and unsafe equipment to supervisor and/or maintenance mechanic for repairs.
- Proven safety consciousness including the ability to recognize and report hazards, and to apply safe working methods.
- Operate various equipment including forklifts, dozers and other cargo equipment as required.
- Assist Heavy Equipment Operators (s) with lashing/unlashing, guiding them with hand signals and radio communication to move object(s) as directed by Barrow Beach Crew Foreman.
- Keep yard clean.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor, work effectively and cooperatively with other people, focus attention on detail and follow established work rules.
- Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance.
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate moving equipment in tight spaces around and above other workers.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of Universal Hand Signals for rigging and lifting.
- Ability to plan and organize work.
- Ability to interpret written and oral instructions.
- Ability to perform strenuous, physical work.
- Ability to work flexible hours or shifts.
- Ability to work cooperatively with employees and the public
Physical Demands:
- Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, low back.
- Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and low back.
- Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
- Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
- Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the movement of the object through the workspace.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Demands:
- Required to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
- Perform work in a 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.
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- ADL
- Forklift Operator Certification preferred
- One (1) year of experience operating cargo delivering equipment
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