Overall Purpose and Objective of PositionThis position requires an individual that can operate a skid steer tractor in a hopper barge to remove product unreachable by the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader.Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions· Mastery of the safe operational capabilities of a skid steer tractor working in a hopper barge simultaneously with the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader discharging grain and grain by-products. · Operator must have sufficient ability to operate the skid steer tractor safely and productively in all conditions including high / low river conditions and inclement weather. · Operator must understand the overall barge unloading process sufficiently to perform duties as directed by the Unloader operator. · Operator must understand the operation of the tractor hoist system and winch systems necessary to raise and lower ladders for access to and egress from hopper barges. · Operator must possess a full understanding of the clean-up process including the periods that the tractor must work in relatively close proximity to the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader. · Operator must possess the ability to recognize and identify the various grains and grain by-products. If during the course of unloading a barge the tractor operator encounters out of condition grain, wet floors, mixed grain or any other condition not consistent with normal grain conditions it must be communicated immediately to the Unloader operator. · Operator must possess the ability to communicate the operational status of the skid steer tractor to maintenance personnel. Further, the operator must have sufficient knowledge of the skid steer tractor to recognize deficiencies in the equipment and communicate those deficiencies to the maintenance group. · Operators must complete daily operations reports for each skid steer tractor used. · Operator must take an active role in recognizing excessive emissions from the barge Unloader or ship loading spouts and notifying the Unloader operator. · Operator must fully recognize hazards associated with a barge unloading operation and take appropriate steps to ensure they and all personnel working in the barge unloading operation adhere to safe operating rules and policies.
