YES+ Student Trainee

Georgia Ports Authority

Job Overview

Under supervision, the YES+ Student Trainee will be trained to:

• Physically handle cargo.
• Operate various types of forklifts, jockey trucks, and equipment.
• Inspect, service, and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems for cranes and RTGs.
• Perform administrative duties related to container handling, payroll, and employee matters.

Upholds the values of the GPA: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity, and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Train to perform all duties including general housekeeping and labor-intensive tasks safely and efficiently.
• Train and become proficient in operating the jockey truck safely and efficiently for container loading and unloading.
• Train to work productively with vessel stevedoring and yard operations.
• Train to inspect assigned equipment for safe working condition and report deficiencies.
• Work safely and follow instructions.
• Train to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Train to perform clerical duties related to receiving and delivering containers/chassis.
• Train to learn RF system, computer, and other technology.
• Train to maintain accurate stack inventory.
• Train to respond to stevedore orders for equipment loading and unloading vessels, recording lease times.
• Train to check for and report cargo damage/exceptions.
• Train to perform emergency response repairs on disabled containers and RTG cranes, including operating cranes/heavy equipment.
• Train to inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on DC and AC circuits, motors, drive systems, generators, alternators, programmable logic controllers, limit switches, lights, resistor banks, wiring, alarm systems, fiber-optic cables, load cell systems, hydraulic systems, and diesel engines.
• Train to perform set-up, tuning, and calibration of AC and DC drive systems.
• Train to read and understand electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings and schematics, and make necessary changes.
• Train to troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on cranes.
• Train to install conduit and wiring for equipment modifications or new installations.
• Assist Crane Maintenance Mechanics or Crane Operations personnel.
• Train to perform clerical duties such as filing, inventory, copying, answering telephones, typing, updating reports, and reception work.
• Train to enter, facilitate, and verify orders into the NAVIS system.
• Train to communicate verbal orders to yard operators.
• Train to process service orders for billing submission.
• Train to adjust computer inventory to reflect on-port changes and correct discrepancies.
• Train to coordinate container movement within the Garden City Terminal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to follow instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to be trained on new technology.
• Must be in good physical condition, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform essential physical movements: bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and sitting.
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Vision requirements: 20/40 visual acuity (each eye, with or without correction), minimum depth perception of 6/9, and minimum peripheral vision of 70 degrees (each eye).
• Ability to work in varying noise, vibration, and warehouse environments with various commodities.
• Ability to work in varying climatic and atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to work shift work, holidays, and weekends.
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities and capacities is preferred.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with GPA staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (Required Upon Hire).
• Valid state driver's license (Required Upon Hire).

Experience

• One-year training and probationary period.

Application Documents

• Resume
• High school transcript
• Consideration essay
• 2 reference letters