Waterfront Line-Handler *FLEXIBLE HOURS*

South Portland ME

Description

US Ecology is currently seeking part-time days, nights OR weekend team members to work at the South Portland, ME oil terminals, assisting in the docking operations of large oil tanker ships. This job is perfect for college students, retirees, merchant mariners or anyone working from home looking to work outside a few hours a week earning some extra income. This is also a perfect entry level position into the environmental services industry, with opportunity to join US Ecology full-time. Normal ship Tie-Ups/Shifts/Sails requires 1-2 hours of work and pays DOUBLE-TIME (Work 2 hours, get paid for 4 hours) Position Overview: Assisting with line-handling operations for oil tanker ships along the South Portland Waterfront. Tasks would include but are not limited to; working on the docks tying up the oil tanker ships, lifting large mooring lines, working outside in all weather conditions, assisting with “booming-in” and “booming-out” ships using a 20ft work boat, and at times light marine maintenance work on the water when needed. Normal ship Tie-Ups/Shifts/Sails requires 1-2 hours of work and pays double-time. (Work 2 hours, get paid for 4 hours) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs, occasionally work in unfavorable weather conditions, during daylight and night-time hours, wear proper PPE for the job; Personal Flotation Device (PFD), steel toed boots, gloves, hard-hat and safety glasses. (Responsible for providing steel toed boots) Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand common danger placards / labels and hazardous warning literature including site safety plans. Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards. Adequate completion of all job-specific, employee related US Ecology paperwork that could include Timesheets, Daily Work Reports, and Safety Meeting Forms. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills) Marine experience, boat experience and current TWIC are preferred but are not required. Reliable means of transportation to and from the work site. **Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check, past employment verification, as well as being enrolled in a random drug testing program continuing throughout employment with US Ecology.