Mule Driver

Mule Driver

The Mule Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the mule in order to move cargo and perform other tasks as needed in accordance with workload. The driver is responsible for practicing safe work habits and for maintaining a clean and safe work place environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Responsible for operating mule in order to move cargo to and from the shipyard in accordance with Sun Terminals policies

2. Able to receive, understand, and execute instructions via radio in order to accommodate logistical needs

3. Must possess excellent driving skills in order to perform the duties of this role in a safe, efficient, and timely manner

4. Must have a valid DL, CDL preferred

5. Must be able to perform the duties of this role in all weather conditions

6. Safely securing equipment at the end of the shift in compliance with established practice and procedures set by Sun Terminals

7. Ability to perform preventative maintenance and safety checks in order to maintain mule operational and within safety guidelines

8. Communicates professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers.

9. Actively participates in safety or educational training as required

10. Follows all safety standards & guidelines, including but not limited to, wearing of safety glasses, wearing of steel-toed/safety shoes, appropriate safety gloves as needed, and proper attire

11. Performs any other management requests or directives as requested

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position works in a port/terminal setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This position requires that the mule driver sit for prolonged periods of time while operating the mule.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear
• The employee will frequently be required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting activities are encountered during 75% of the normal work day
• Walking activities are normally not encountered outside of normal work breaks and would not exceed 10% of a work day
• Stooping/Bending/Squatting activities are encountered on a frequent basis
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling activities are encountered occasionally
• Reaching activities are conducted on a frequent and repetitive basis throughout the work day
• An individual may be required to perform twisting activities, dependent on the type of position he need to place himself in while performing his/her job duties
• Specific vision activities encountered by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a fulltime position. Days and hours of work vary depending on the companys needs.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employee must be authorized to work in the United States, obtain a port ID, and TWIC license.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sun Terminals provides equal employment opportunity 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. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.