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Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible.

At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry.

This job is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the crane engine, generators, air compressors, gear box, cables, temperature and pressure gauges, and cables. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, communicating with the crane operator and others regarding the mechanical functioning of the crane. Additionally, this job will perform routine maintenance to include oiling and greasing cables and other moving parts and will perform a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.

In this job, you will:

Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs of facility.

* Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.

* Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.

* Regularly communicates with crane operator and mechanic providing information regarding the mechanical functioning of the crane.

* Assist mechanic with overhauling and adjusting machinery.

* Perform inspection of crane's operating parts frequently, throughout the day and at the beginning of each shift, for any safety issues and determine if any parts/equipment are malfunctioning or broken including cables, brakes, read pressure and temperature gauges.

* Operate crane to relieve crane operator as needed.

* Perform routine maintenance to oil and grease cables and other moving parts such as gears, shafts, bearings of engines and auxiliary equipment.

* Repair or replace grease lines as needed.

* Perform deckhand responsibilities of properly securing barges, reading drafts, opening, closing, removing and placement of lids and cleaning.

* Ensure the correct product is directed to the correct storage area, where applicable.

* Perform the loading of railcars and trucks to specifications, where applicable.

* Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.

* Operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform PM, where applicable.

* Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; leveling buildings, stocking, cutting grass, cutting chocks and general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.

* Other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll need to be considered:

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - 1 years' experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Working knowledge of computers and applicable software.

* Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

* Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.

* Ability to complete documentation requirements.

* Able to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.

* Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.

* Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.

* Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

* Strong ability to multi-task with exceptional attention to detail.

Additional information you'll need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Ability to lift/push/pull 10 lbs. - 70lbs frequently, 80 lbs. - 100lbs. occasionally.

Ability to sit continuously on an air-cushioned seat.

Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously on various surfaces.

Ability to lift from ground level to overhead or at waist level, depending on activity.

Ability to pull parts with chain hoist with a resistance of 15 - 20 lbs, occasionally.

Reaches forward constantly/continuously and handle levers, hand tools and other equipment as necessary.

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, stoop, bend and kneel, occasionally.

Ability to perform work in confined spaces and significant heights.

Ability to understand and communicate verbally and/or by signaling, in person and over two-way radio.

Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.

Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE (e.g. hard hat, steel-toed boots, life vest), when applicable.

Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

Uses near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, accommodation (adjusting focus between varied distances quickly), color discrimination and field of vision for task(s) being performed.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.

Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities. This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at Cooper Consolidated, LLC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Cooper Consolidated, LLC offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Cooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries.