Journeyman Equipment Operator Boardman Container Yard

The Pay & Benefits: Hiring Wage Range: $34.96/hourly or $46.40/hourly (depending on experience) This is a union position. Under the collective bargaining agreement, $34.96/hourly increases to $46.40/hourly after one year of employment. Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage Nine paid holidays 401(k) with 6% company match 3% Supplemental Retirement Contribution after one year Vacation and sick leave Flexible Spending Account Long-Term Disability Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance This is a seniority-based position union position represented by the United Steel Workers "USW" International Union. The Catch High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous experience performing similar responsibilities in a container yard environment is preferred. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform equipment maintenance and repairs, including working knowledge of terminal heavy equipment and the ability to follow applicable Tidewater and manufacturer procedures. Ability to work any schedule as required and travel to other job sites as needed, including Pasco, Umatilla, Vancouver, and Wilma. Comfort working within a small team, with strong communication and collaboration skills to maintain effective working relationships, resolve problems, influence change, and interact with employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to learn and become qualified in emergency response and spill procedures. Ability to wear all personal protective equipment required for the assigned location, including safety footwear, safety eyewear, gloves, hearing protection, fall protection, head protection, and personal flotation devices. Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Department of Homeland Security. Current, valid driver's license and an insurable driving record to operate company-owned vehicles. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, criminal background and MVR check.

The Company: Connecting Customers to Local, Regional and Global Markets Founded in 1932, Tidewater has evolved into a multi-commodity transportation and terminal company serving the diverse and evolving transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest, Canada and beyond. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater operates the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system.