Fueler (Mechanics Reefer)

Heavy Equipment Operators Miami, Florida


Description

Position at Seaboard Marine

Starting rate: $20 per hour
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.
 
We offer excellent benefits including:
  • 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
  • Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
  • Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                
This position operates the fuel truck for equipment maintenance and service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
GEOGRAPHIC REGION: 
Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing fuel servicing operations (refuel/defuel services) using mobile fuel servicing truck and hose sets, or a Class A CDL license with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements and 1 year of tractor/trailer driving experience.
  • Must be able to successfully complete on-the-job training to drive other heavy equipment such as 30K/52K Forklift, Mule, and Top loader/Empty Handler within the first year of employment.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
  • Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) in basic English.
  • Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, as needed.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and strong initiative.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to deal effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
  • Ability to think logically and follow procedures and instructions.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary:
  • Operates the fuel truck throughout the port yard, servicing fuel tanks of gensets (generator systems), power packs, reefer trailers, top loaders and all other equipment.
  • Logs daily fuel consumption.
  • Performs pre-trip inspections of gensets.
Secondary:
  • Operates the Mule and Top Loader as needed.
  • Must maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards; cleaning small fuel and oil spills when necessary.
  • Maintain awareness of all surroundings (i.e., trucks, people, etc.) at all times
  • Reports large fuel and oil spills to supervisor for proper management.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
 
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Subjection to physical and/or DOT Screening may be required along with other tests as applicable.
  • The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, and grasp.
  • The employee is frequently required to bend (forward), reach (forward), use repetitive wrist motion and eye hand coordination
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, squat, kneel, twist (while driving), reach (overhead), pinch, use repetitive foot motion, finger dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
  • The employee must occasionally use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Report safety hazards
  • Immediately reports incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
  • Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by the supervisor
  • Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
  • Refuse any unsafe tasks or operation
  • Participate in safety meetings and training
  • Awareness of their personal safety and that of their coworkers
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Reports directly to the Reefer Department Foreman/Manager; may assist other Operators in the performance of their functions.  Does not exercise supervision over any position.
 
CONDITIONS:
  • Exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts
  • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Moderate to high noise volume
  • Moderate vibration while driving fuel truck over rough or uneven surfaces
 
DISCLAIMER:
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
  • The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
  • If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].