Operator Trainee

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assigned to 12 hour rotating shift as required.
• Subject to shift hold over or call out at all hours.
• Must be available to substitute on rotating shift as required during absences and for other coverage’s required by operations.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current operating procedures.
• Be familiar with basic hand tools and be able to operate all products testing equipment necessary to obtain accurate results.
• Operate on the MHT fire brigade team.
• Aid Operators in making visual checks and pumping changes, opening/closing valves for product routing.
• Perform general housekeeping during shift.
• Use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Demonstrate safe work practices and help to maintain safe and healthful working conditions by exercising sound judgement, and to comply with safety regulations and standards.

Special Considerations

• Must reside within 45 miles of reporting location.
• Requires extended off-hour duties at times.

Education And/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• Able to climb tanks and work out of doors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor including lifting of up to 50 pounds in a safe manner.
• Dependable, able to work with little or no supervision.
• Able to learn to operate personal computers and communications equipment, and adhere to trouble reporting requirements.
• Familiar with basic hand tools and be able to operate all products testing equipment necessary to obtain accurate results.
• Able to perform accurate calculations with use of a calculator.
• Able to communicate clearly and work well with others and write legibly and neatly.
• Able to obtain TWIC card.

Working Conditions

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.