Basic purpose of position: Operate an overhead intermodal crane to load and/or unload containers, chassis and trailers on and off railroad cars.

Expectation: We expect all associates to be committed to a high standard of safety, be willing and able to comply with all safety policies/rules and willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory personnel. Individuals performing this function must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. Job Performance without equipment damage is essential to meeting our customers' safety, quality and production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the overhead intermodal crane while loading & unloading containers and trailers to rail cars. This includes the locking and unlocking of container chassis & trailer hitches.
• Performs routine inspection preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, cleans equipment.
• Ensure all safety equipment is operating properly
• Always aware of surroundings when operating overhead crane to ensure a safe and injury free work environment.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required by site management
• Must be regularly available to work overtime, weekends and Holidays.

Experience Requirements: Must possess and demonstrate appropriate mechanical aptitude, as determined by the manager, to successfully perform the tasks associated with designated overhead intermodal crane operator classification.

Skills, Licenses, Certification, and/or Special Training:

• Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment.
• Meet and maintain all requirements contained in the Conditions of Employment policy.

Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions;
• Ability to frequently climb in and out of various types of equipment;
• Ability to occasionally lift above shoulder height a weight of up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 lbs;
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 60 lbs;
• Ability to frequently bend at waist crouch for periods of time up to 1 minute;
• Ability to operate a multitude of various tools included but not limited to: hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic and fuel powered;
• Constantly required to use bending, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift;
• Ability to occasionally apply opposing forces (one arm pushing while the other arm pulls) sustaining pressure while bent at the waist with hands below the knees;
• Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in a normal speaking voice;
• Must be able to tolerate working in and around various types of equipment during a normal shift;
• Must be able to work independently;
• Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.