Terminal Operator

Canal Terminal Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Terminal Operator – Channahon Terminal

I.           BASIC FUNCTION

Terminal Operators work at our terminal in Channahon, IL storing, transferring, and transloading liquid cargos including sulphur, asphalt, chemicals, and lube oil. Modes of storage and transport include storage tanks, barges, rail cars, and tank trucks, and work can be performed at multiple locations. Terminal Operators oversee preventive maintenance, conduct pre-transfer inspections, collect samples for lab analysis, monitor product levels and condition, and perform general housekeeping at the terminal.

II.         MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Storing, transferring, and transloading liquid cargos including sulphur, asphalt, chemicals, and lube oil.

2. Modes of storage and transport include storage tanks, barges, rail cars, and tank trucks, and work can be performed at multiple locations.

3. Oversee preventive maintenance

4. Conduct pre-transfer inspections

5. Collect samples for lab analysis

6. Monitor product levels and condition

7. Perform general housekeeping at the terminal.

Additional responsibilities may include:

1. Provide maintenance for boiler room and offices.

2. Check steamlines, cargo lines, and tanks.

3. Provide general maintenance and cleanup of grounds and facility to include cutting grass/ plowing snow.

4. Provide security for facility.

Other

1. Perform other duties as required and directed by management.

2. Carry out and the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and Mission of Canal Barge Company.

III.        ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Terminal Operator reports to the Lead Terminal Operator and is appointed by the Terminal Operations Manager.

IV.        EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum high school education or equivalent.

2. Five years minimum terminal or terminal-related experience desired, but not required.

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and squatting, climbing tanks of 40 feet height, and lifting equipment from 10-50 pounds. This position requires outdoor work under all weather conditions. Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment and must have a thorough knowledge of hazardous/non-hazardous materials handling including health, safety and environmental aspects. All applicants must have favorable work references and valid driver's license and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen. 

Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.