Multifunctional Heavy Machinery and Lifting Equipment Operator

Description

Job Summary: A major logistics and port company is seeking a Multifunctional Lifting Equipment and Heavy Machinery Operator to ensure safe and efficient operations. Key Highlights: 1. Safe operation of high-tonnage lifting equipment and crane trucks. 2. Operation of forklift cranes for loading, unloading, and material sorting. 3. Leadership in lifting operations coordinated with occupational risk prevention. A prominent company in the logistics and port sector seeks to hire a Multifunctional Lifting Equipment, Heavy Machinery, and Forklift Crane Operator, holding valid certification and residing in the Valparaíso Region, for permanent assignment at port facility operations in Quintero. The primary objective of this position is to operate high-tonnage lifting equipment, crane trucks, and support yard operations using forklift cranes—safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations—to ensure uninterrupted terminal operations. Main Responsibilities: Operate all-terrain high-tonnage mobile cranes for port maneuvers. Drive and operate crane trucks for internal transfers and logistical support at the wharf and company storage yard. Operate forklift cranes for material sorting, loading, and unloading in warehouses and facility yards. Conduct daily equipment inspections (pre-use checklists) and report any mechanical or hydraulic anomalies. Lead lifting operations in strict coordination with the Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) department and the Rigger team. Mandatory Requirements: Valid driver’s licenses: Class D (motorized machinery) and Class A5 or former Class A2 (heavy and articulated trucks). Valid certification: High-Tonnage Mobile Crane Operator, issued by a technically accredited body in Chile. Experience: Minimum 3 years operating high-tonnage cranes (reference brands: Liebherr, Grove, Terex), preferably in port, wharf, or heavy industrial/mining environments. Accreditation: Valid Port Worker Safety Permit (Red Port Card) or application in progress. Working Conditions: Workplace: Port facility in Quintero (on-site). Schedule: Shift-based / Working hours regulated according to port operational needs. Contract: Fixed-term, transitioning to indefinite-term subject to performance. Benefits: Meal allowance, IST training, job stability within a long-term project. Salary: Starting from $900\.000 per month Workplace: On-site employment