Craftperson A - Heavy Equipment Operator

·        Operates cranes and performs associated rigging in support of refinery maintenance work. Required to certify in fixed and swing cab cranes.

·        Operates forklift, manlift, backhoe, skid steer, manlift, scissor lift etc. in support of maintenance and operations activities.

·        Performs inspection of cranes, rigging equipment, etc. and ensures proper documentation is maintained.

·        Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on company vehicles and equipment.

·        Performs and or signs on Building Maintenance and Transportation related tasks as needed.

·        Maintains accurate written records and utilizes SAP, Microsoft Office, Reviews SAP history for timely and accurate entry in SAP.

·        Performs work in a safe manner and in compliance with all policies and procedures. Interfaces/communicates in a positive teamwork fashion with craft persons, operators, contractors, supervision and support staff.

·        Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret crane lift plans, basic schematics, blueprints, and drawings.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

·        Is willing to work overtime when needed and be on-call during assigned periods.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

The hourly rate for this position is $54.15 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting.  Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.

·        High school diploma or GED required. 

·        Minimum five years of crane experience required.

·        Current Maintenance Technician classification preferred.

·        Required to train and certify as a Maintenance Technician within 18 months in Transportation Tech Requirements as outlined in the Craft Promotion and Training Policy Transportation Skills (ie: all cranes above 15 tons).

·        Current applicable swing cab crane license required (includes rigging for crane lifts, and inspection of cranes and rigging equipment).

·        Forklift experience is required.

·        A working knowledge of vehicle and equipment repairs/preventive maintenance (hydraulic and cooling systems, oil changes, brakes, electrical troubleshooting, tire repairs, etc.) preferred.

·        Backhoe/skip loader operation, preferred.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. 

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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