Equipment Operator 4

This position works on, in, and around docks on the Minnesota River. Candidates must be comfortable working near water and around moving equipment. The role supports barge unloading/loading and material‑handling operations during night‑shift hours.

• →Perform safety and operational inspections on mobile equipment, cleaning systems, material‑handling equipment, emissions controls, and the work environment
• →Operate, monitor, and adjust equipment using alarms, sensors, and manual controls
• →Follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• →Provide suggestions for improvements and problem‑solving
• →Perform adjustments and preventive maintenance on mobile and material‑handling equipment
• →Maintain and grade roads, ramps, berms, and stockpiles
• →Keep dock hoppers, aprons, loading areas, driveways, and material‑handling equipment clean and free of buildup
• →Maintain cleanliness inside the dock building
• →Complete a full walk‑through of the dock area each shift to identify hazards or potential issues
• →Perform other duties as assigned

• Frequent reaching, grasping, turning, pinching, and handling objects
• Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, and texture through touch
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders/stairs, and bending
• Requires motor coordination, finger dexterity, eye‑hand‑foot coordination, and color recognition
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs, with frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs

• Exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and irritating atmospheres
• Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Work safely around moving equipment and water
• Repetitive and continuous work tasks