Terminal Operator​/CDL Driver

• Location 160 Newtown Road,Suite 500,Virginia Beach, VA, 23462,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $36.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Fairwinds Terminal Services is committed to delivering exceptional service and quality while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Terminal Operator / CDL Driver to join our operations team.
This is a dual-function position responsible for supporting terminal, dock, stevedoring, and cargo-handling operations while also operating commercial motor vehicles to transport cargo, equipment, materials, and supplies as operational needs require. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced maritime and industrial environment and is willing to transition between CDL driving responsibilities and hands-on terminal operations.

• Safely load and unload vessels, trucks, trailers, and other transport units in support of dock, terminal, and stevedoring operations.
• Operate terminal equipment including forklifts, skid steers, front-end loaders, and other cargo-handling machinery.
• Operate cranes when properly trained, qualified, and authorized.
• Assist with crane signaling, rigging, and cargo movement activities.
• Perform line handling, cargo securing, and general dock support functions.
• Transfer cargo between vessels, storage areas, warehouses, staging areas, and transportation equipment.
• Inspect cargo for damage, discrepancies, or other issues and report concerns to supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of cargo receipts, shipments, inventory, and discrepancies.
• Ensure cargo is handled in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable environmental, maritime, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine pre-use inspections of terminal equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and general upkeep as appropriate.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout docks, warehouses, equipment yards, staging areas, and other work areas.
• Work in cargo holds, on vessel decks, on docks, and alongside waterways in varying weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, equipment operators, vessel crews, drivers, customers, and other team members to ensure safe and coordinated operations.
• Assist with training new team members as needed.

• Safely operate company commercial motor vehicles to transport cargo, equipment, materials, containers, supplies, or other loads as assigned.
• Perform local and regional driving assignments in support of terminal and company operations.
• Pick up and deliver cargo or equipment between the terminal, customer locations, project sites, warehouses, ports, and other designated locations.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document vehicle condition in accordance with company and DOT requirements.
• Ensure loads are properly positioned, distributed, secured, and transported safely.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers when required.
• Maintain required driver logs, inspection reports, delivery documentation, bills of lading, and other transportation records.
• Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, cargo damage, safety concerns, or regulatory issues to management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state, local, port, and company requirements.
• Maintain a valid CDL and all required qualifications necessary to operate assigned commercial motor vehicles.
• Participate in applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Follow Hours of Service requirements when applicable.
• Maintain safe driving practices both on public roadways and within terminal, port, warehouse, and industrial environments.
• Perform terminal operations and other operational duties when CDL driving assignments are not required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

• In-person position; remote work is not available.
• Position combines commercial driving with hands-on terminal and maritime operations.
• Employees should expect duties to vary based on vessel schedules, cargo activity, transportation requirements, and overall operational needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous terminal, port, maritime, warehouse, transportation, heavy equipment, or similar industrial experience preferred.
• Commercial driving experience preferred.
• Prior rigging and forklift experience preferred.
• Prior experience working aboard or around vessels preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or cargo-handling equipment preferred.

• Strong safety awareness and hazard-recognition skills.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of cargo handling,…