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With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible.\nAt Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry.\nDo you have experience operating excavators, payloaders and bulldozers? Do you enjoy working outdoors and on the river? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. Cooper Consolidated offers exceptional benefits and an amazing 401K match!This job is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including but not limited to bobcats, cherry pickers, tractors, front end loaders, man lifts, backhoes, and forklifts; depending on area supported may also operate and/or maintain dock cranes and floating cranes.\nIn this job, you will:\nFully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.\nPerform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.\nReceive work orders from supervisory personnel.\nCommunicate flagging instructions to personnel, when/as required.\nInspect heavy equipment and/or verify inspection prior to use; looking for defects and ensuring proper working order of equipment each shift and complete necessary checklists.\nInspect and maintain rigging.\nStart-up equipment and perform duties as per assigned work orders.\nTrack assigned work and report completion of duties to supervisory personnel.\nCoordinate equipment locations within working areas with appropriate personnel/flagmen.\nAssist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, when required.\nPerform rigging inspections.\nPerform cover handling; may perform barge cover handling/barge drafting.\nOperate other equipment as required.\nProperly shut down equipment a designed and secure upon completion of assigned task.\nOther duties as assigned.\nHere’s what you’ll need to be considered:\nEducation\nRequired - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience\nPreferred - 6 months’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record; Experience in operation of additional various heavy equipment.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nThorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.\nThorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions for the safe operation of assigned equipment.\nWorking knowledge and understanding for proper methods for lifting machine/loads per equipment utilized in job duties performed.\nEffective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.\nAbility to identify operating deficiencies and defects, determine necessary corrective measures, and make minor repairs/service assigned equipment.\nAbility to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.\nAbility to safely maneuver equipment in tight spaces.\nAbility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.\nMust have reliable transportation to get to and from work sites; work site location will depend on business needs and will typically be in the following parish(es): Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. James Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish.\nHere’s additional information you need to know:\nPhysical Demands & Requirements\nAbility to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.\nAbility to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.\nAcutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.\nAbility to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.\nAbility to work outside in extreme weather conditions.\nAble to perform work in confined spaces.\nAbility to work around/on deep water; where applicable.\nAbility to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.\nAbility to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.\nAbility to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.\nAbility to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.\nUses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.\nEnvironmental Conditions\nThe work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.\nThe physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.\nTravel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities. This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.\nAre you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at Cooper Consolidated, LLC? Apply today!\nKnown in our industry for stability and high ethics, Cooper Consolidated, LLC offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!\nCooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.\nThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.\nAll Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters\nCooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. 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