Dock Worker - Line Handler

South Portland ME

Description

Line Handlers at US Ecology provide support at the oil terminal sites by performing line handlings and booming operations for large oil tankers and barges. Work periods are typically 1-2 hours at a time, up to 6-8 times per week, during daylight or night time hours. Day in the Life: -Working within a small team of 2-4 people outside in the elements, along the oil terminal piers -Gear up in your life jacket and other safety gear -Catches and throws heaving lines from ship’s docking. -Pulls mooring lines down the dock and secure to bollards and removes mooring lines from bollards. -Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties that may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work -Be able to assist in small boat operations What you need to apply: -Ability to pass a drug test -Have a cell phone -Have a reliable form of transportation -High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred -Valid driver’s license -Ability to perform heavy lifting for very short periods of time in all weather conditions. -Willingness to work some weekdays, weekends, and on-call hours whenever available. -Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening -Be physically able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary About Us: US Ecology helps our customers keep the environment clean by doing the hard but rewarding work of safely disposing of hazardous and regulated waste. In short, we work to provide a sustainable future for our children and their grandchildren.