Front End Loader / Sennebogen Operator (Marine Terminal) - Louisville, KY

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Watco’s Louisville River Road Marine Terminal is seeking a Front End Loader and Sennebogen Operator to safely move dry bulk materials such as coal, salt, and fertilizer. You’ll operate a front-end loader, skid steer, and Sennebogen 850/860, perform pre-trip inspections, load outbound trucks, maintain stockpiles, and assist on the dock with barges. This full-time outdoor role runs Mon through Fri, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with overtime and weekend work as needed, at 2611 Buddeke Rd, Louisville. Pay is $20 to $26 per hour depending on experience, with safety first. Apply by emphasizing equipment experience, safety training, ability to work outdoors in all weather, readiness for Watco University programs, and strong teamwork.

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Hourly pay rate: $20.00 - $26.00, depending on equipment operating experience 

Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed

Job Summary

Watco’s Louisville River Road Marine Terminal handles primarily coal, salt, fertilizer, and other dry bulk products. As an Operator, you will perform a variety of duties to safely and efficiently support terminal operations. Primary responsibilities include:

• Operating a front-end loader and skid steer 

• Operating a Sennebogen 850 and a Sennebogen 860

• Conducting pre-trip inspections

• Loading outbound trucks

• Maintaining stockpiles

Other duties include assisting on the dock as needed, such as handling barge covers and moving barges.

Location Information

• Terminal Address: 2611 Buddeke Rd. Louisville, KY 40206
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Forklift, power tools, hydraulic equipment, power drills, and basic hand tools (i.e., wrench, screw driver, sockets, measuring tape, etc.) PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, gloves, steel toed boots, fire retardant clothing, full face respirator