- Supervise two 2-person crews under the direct guidance of the Director of Operations.
- Maintain the delivery schedule created by the General Manager.
- Coordinate daily safety and status update meetings.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow the chain of command.
- Effectively manage time, scheduling tasks based on known requirements.
- Compile voyage manifests, dangerous cargo manifests, bills of lading, and other necessary reports as information becomes available.
- Maintain close correspondence with Port Directors in Bethel and Dillingham.
- Notify customers of freight delivery before the river barge arrives at the destination
- Communicate effectively through speaking & writing
- Under the direction and supervision of the Port Engineer, perform minor repairs and maintenance on terminal equipment
- Display proven safety consciousness, recognizing and reporting safety hazards
- Assist operators in loading and unloading barges in Bethel/Dillingham, using
- Organize freight in the Bethel/Dillingham yard and stage cargo for M/V and line-haul barges.
- Support the Cargo Operations Manager during the loading and unloading of line-haul barges docking in Bethel/Dillingham, as requested.
- Foster and maintain professional relationships with individuals in communities along the Kuskokwim & Nushagak River System.
- Seek new sales opportunities in the areas of operation when time allows.
- Direct customers to the pricing team when attempting to obtain a quote for a customer.
- Organize flights for the crew as needed.
- Ensure cleanliness in both hub locations.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed.
- Participate in other company operations in various locations throughout Alaska, as necessary.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate each vessel or serve as a deckhand/operator in case of an emergency, which will be considered an advantage.
- 1 year of experience operating cargo-delivering equipment.
- 2 years of Large Hyster Forklift or Loader Operator experience on barges
- Forklift Certification (preferred).
- 49CFT Hazardous Materials Training (preferred)
- Physical & Environmental Demands: The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to, docks, ports, bays, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of regular duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Repetitive neck, shoulder, wrist, and lower back movements.
- Static neck, shoulders, wrist, and lower back postures.
- Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.
- Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.
- Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the object's movement through the workspace.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
- Perform work in dusty environments and all temperature/weather conditions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
- Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.
- Remote work sites with limited resources and infrastructure.
- Work with a safety-first mindset
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Terminal Barging Manager
1 day ago
UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Bethel, United StatesLocation field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., · Denver, CO · or · City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., · Houston, TX ) · UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies · Terminal Bargi ...
Terminal Barging Manager - Bethel, United States - UIC Alaska
Description
Overview:
JOB TITLE: Terminal Barging Manager
LOCATION: Bethel and Dillingham, AK
UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a full-time, land-based Terminal Barging Manager to supervise two marine vessels (e.g., tugboats with barges). The Terminal Barging Manager will be responsible for all terminal operations necessary to manage the required equipment & personnel for each location. Tasks will include but are not limited to receiving & loading cargo, operating equipment (e.g., forklifts & loaders), completing voyage manifests, and maintaining clear & consistent communications with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Bowhead Transport Managements direction.
About Bowhead Transport and the UICCorporation:
UIC is one of Alaskas largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries. UIC is proud of our expanding operations, which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest Marine division of the UIC organization. Our diverse fleet of vessels provides our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.
Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans and paid-time-off programs for eligible full-time employees.
Responsibilities:Terminal Barging Manager Essential Functions Include:
Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:
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