This position is accountable for supporting field operations at marine or railroad project locations for Russell Marine, LLC. Employees operate a variety of marine vessels in the construction or repair of marine terminals, dock facilities, and/or railroad bridges. Typically, they will work closely with the Foreman, Pile Drivers, Welders, Laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers.

• Works as assigned by the Foreman and/or Superintendent to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine or railroad construction projects.
• Operates assigned heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the moving, loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates trucks and construction power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, track hoe, man-lift, dump truck, road grader, front-end loader, bulldozer, hydraulic excavators, and/or other heavy equipment as assigned and based on capabilities.
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks; participates in routine maintenance.
• Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required; Advises Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Understands the operational limits and specifications of the equipment to which they are assigned.
• Judges distances and slopes accurately, ensures quick connect attachments are connected properly.
• Works with and assists crew in excavation activities which may include: hoisting material, tools, equipment, and/or any related work with other heavy equipment.
• Ensure Boat/Barge is safely and securely stored.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for employee’s own personal safety, as well as the safety of all co-workers and any others employee comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director, or HR Manager
• This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work; travel may be required; some out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent; or minimum of six months to one yearrelated experience and/or training, or equivalent combination ofexperience, education, and/or training which provides the necessaryheavy equipment operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required.

The employee must:

• Demonstrate knowledge of truck and equipment safety, operation of front end loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, track hoes, and/or other pieces of heavy equipment.
  
• Demonstrate ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and make decisions based on safety and operational standards of assigned equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to speak and understand English.
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results-driven

PREFERRED SKILLS
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The individual must properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being conducted.

In addition, Boat Captain must also be capable of

• Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Accessing and exiting machines safely.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; 20/20 vision (naturally or with corrective lenses).
  

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality is required of all employees.

Employment at Russell Marine, LLC is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Russell Marine, LLC and anyone or all of its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by that Russell Marine, LLC Executive.

Russell Marine LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Applicants must be able to travel.