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Vessel Operator - bulk loading materials

Port of Chesapeake - Non-Exempt 💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-12 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate heavy equipment and control systems to safely dock, undock, and load vessels with wood pellets and limestone at port facilities.

Role type

Senior IC vessel operator (bulk loading)

Builds

Sustainable wood pellets and limestone shipments for global energy distribution

Domain

Renewable energy / Bulk material handling / Port operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Heavy equipment operation, line handling, control room operations, mechanical aptitude, safety compliance, shift work adaptability

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Loaders, cranes, ship loaders, shuttle wagons, Bobcat, Lull

Responsibilities

Ensure docking, undocking, and mooring process is completed safely; Operate heavy equipment on vessel – loaders, crane and ship loader operation; Control control room operations to ensure vessel is loading correctly; Receive pellets into the port and record data; Collect samples and test finished goods; Operate mobile equipment such as Bobcat and Lull to move dust collection bags

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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