Curtin Maritime is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Vallejo

Salary: $20-$25 per hour

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

Schedule: Full-time; Minimum 40 hours; May involve travel to several locations and extended stays outside of home port. Long hours, short notice travel, weekend duties, and occasional 24 hour on-call status. This position is currently set up for a month on month off rotation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:     

 

• Operation of heavy equipment such as material handler, excavators, skid steers, conveyor systems, and anchor winches
• Unloading rock barges
• Perform daily equipment inspection prior to operation
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment

WHO YOU ARE:

Certifications and Other Requirements

• Heavy equipment operating experience required
• Working knowledge of equipment systems
• Barge and boat deckhand experience strongly preferred
• Qualified Rigger Certification
• TWIC Card
• NCCCO preferred

Mental Aptitudes

• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations with focus
• Desire to learn, comprehend and progress, willingness to start from the bottom
• Understanding the importance of and taking pride in and responsibility for mastering the small things before mastering the big ones
• Understand and respect the chain of command, possess the ability to take direction no matter how it is given
• Continuously demonstrate a string sense of responsibility and ownership by being proactive in all situations/tasks

Physical Aptitudes

• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. without restriction
• The position involves lifting, pulling, and operating heavy equipment and objects
• Ability to bend, stoop, or squat
• Ability to climb high steps/ladders frequently
• Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery, work on equipment that is not easily accessible, or in confined workspaces
• Must be able to keep balance/equilibrium while performing duties at various heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
• Adequate hearing and vision
• Proper heat/cold tolerance, working in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, water, etc.
• Must be able to swim

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • AD&D/Life Insurance
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.