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Hourly pay rate: $18.00
Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed
General Purpose
Watco's Louisville River Road Marine Terminal handles primarily coal, salt, fertilizer, and other dry bulk products. As a Dock Hand, you will assist the Operators with removing and resetting barge covers, climbing in and out of barges, and assist with securing and moving barges as needed. This position also requires operating a skid steer to move materials.
Location Information
Terminal Address: 2611 Buddeke Rd. Louisville, KY 40206
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Position Description
Must communicate to all crew members any special instructions for the day and ensure all Team Members complete the job safely.
Must be flexible and able to work any shift.
This is a full time outside job in all weather conditions.
Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
Operate within Watco’s Customer First Foundation Principals with the customer, safety and the team’s goals always a priority.
Ability to understand Watco Transload and Intermodal safety rules and regulations.
Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement.
Perform structural inspections as required.
Prepare equipment for product transfer.
Complete all applicable documentation, inspections and recordkeeping.
Ability to pass Safety Course administered by customer.
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Snow/weed removal as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability to use ladders to access barges.
Ability to work near water.
Remove and reset barge covers
Secure and assist moving barges as needed
Communicate with other team members using two way radio
Ability to pass training and required testing
A Valid Drivers License is preferred for this position
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