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Heavy Equipment Operator

Curtin Maritime | Vallejo, CA

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Posted Date 8/12/2024
Description Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

Schedule: Full-time; Minimum 40 hours; May involve travel to several locations and extended stays outside of home port. Long hours, short notice travel, weekend duties, and occasional 24 hour on-call status. This position is currently set up for a month on month off rotation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Operation of heavy equipment such as material handler, excavators, skid steers, conveyor systems, and anchor winches
  • Unloading rock barges
  • Perform daily equipment inspection prior to operation
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
WHO YOU ARE:

Certifications and Other Requirements

  • Heavy equipment operating experience required
  • Working knowledge of equipment systems
  • Barge and boat deckhand experience strongly preferred
  • Qualified Rigger Certification
  • TWIC Card
  • NCCCO preferred
Mental Aptitudes
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with focus
  • Desire to learn, comprehend and progress, willingness to start from the bottom
  • Understanding the importance of and taking pride in and responsibility for mastering the small things before mastering the big ones
  • Understand and respect the chain of command, possess the ability to take direction no matter how it is given
  • Continuously demonstrate a string sense of responsibility and ownership by being proactive in all situations/tasks
Physical Aptitudes
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. without restriction
  • The position involves lifting, pulling, and operating heavy equipment and objects
  • Ability to bend, stoop, or squat
  • Ability to climb high steps/ladders frequently
  • Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery, work on equipment that is not easily accessible, or in confined workspaces
  • Must be able to keep balance/equilibrium while performing duties at various heights
  • Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
  • Adequate hearing and vision
  • Proper heat/cold tolerance, working in all weather conditions
  • Comfortable working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, water, etc.
  • Must be able to swim
WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits package including:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Short-term Disability
    • AD&D/Life Insurance
    • 401k (with company match)
    • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
Salary22.50 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
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