Bulk Terminal Specialist

mission: to actively create, facilitate, and enhance benefits from maritime transportation and economic development for the benefit of its customers, stakeholders, and the citizens of southwest louisiana.

overview of role: the port of lake charles is seeking applicants for the position of bulk terminal specialist for its dock department and firestone warehouse in lake charles. These are full-time state civil service positions and include benefits. The entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with opportunities for advancement over time. Also, previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining the hiring level.

no experience or training is required.

the official job specifications for this role, as defined by the state civil service, can be found here.

performs advanced-level duties in the safe and efficient operation of a bulk cargo handling facility and operates machinery and mobile equipment used in the operation at the lake charles harbor & terminal district (port of lake charles).

this is a career progression group allocated at the highest level and may be underfilled at any point in the job group. All of the duties of this position will be performed once the experience, as well as other requirements, have been gained.

position requires manual physical labor such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting 30 pounds or more; work outdoors in all types of weather; work around waterfront.

• prepares for assigned operations using established procedures and planning unless instructed by supervisors to change from standard policy

• cleans, washes, and shovels, as directed, to prepare port facilities and equipment for operations that include loading or unloading bulk cargo from or to railcars, trucks, or vessels

• works around and assists in operations that involve conveying bulk cargo, operating mobile equipment, heavy industrial machinery, railcars, and rail engines; becomes familiar with port operations, equipment, and machinery; operates equipment and machinery as needed with approval of management; works around the waterfront

• assists with maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery as directed; assists with escorting non-twic compliant traffic (transportation workers’ identification credential – a federally mandated program) in and out of the facilities, including but not limited to trucks, vendors and any other required escorts performs other duties as needed or assigned; maintains awareness of surroundings and the safety of self and others while performing daily tasks

appointment type: probational

career progression: this position participates in a career progression group.

work schedule: work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, monday - friday.

compensation: entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time.

louisiana is a state as a model employer (same) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.