Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment OperatorQuality Depot Solutions (QDS™) provides on-shore support for the international transportation of ISO tanks. Our facilities provide temporary staging options, and our specialized equipment and convenient locations make QDS a premier partner for shippers moving cargo across North America. We are looking for an energetic, reliable Heavy Equipment Operator in Channelview, TX. We are a dynamic, stable and growing company. We have great long term career opportunities across our headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations. If you want to join the industry leader and make a difference, please consider this opportunity.Job Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and accurately using equipment.Loading and unloading isotanks from chassis used to transport.Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it's in good working order.Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete depot tasks.Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly.Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.Reports any damage or defects as discovered.Other duties as assigned by management.BenefitsMedicalDental/VisionBasic Life/Voluntary LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Account and Health Savings AccountDigital health through RecuroEmployee Assistance Program401k Employer Match and Roth Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramAdditional Voluntary BenefitsRequirements Skills and AbilitiesExperience in operating a gas-powered sit down forklift strongly preferredMust have experience with Kalmar spotting equipmentMust have experience operating a diesel powered forklift strongly preferred2 years experience working with a forkliftContainer loading experience preferredMust be able to speak and read EnglishMust have experience moving large loadsKnowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipmentCoordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipmentPossessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipmentAbility to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periodsProblem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipmentStrong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsiteBasic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperworkGood noncommercial driver's license history to indicate a habit of safe drivingEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, and days of work are Monday through Friday.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a depot and outside environment. Weather conditions may vary.This role routinely uses standard office and computer equipment.Physical DemandsThe employee will regularly and repetitively be required to talk, hear, sit, type, reach and grasp in a typical depot environment.This position may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping or crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Equal Employment OpportunitiesQuality Carriers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.