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APMT Apapa is looking for a very experienced, vibrant, dynamic and self-driven to operate the Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes for receiving / loading / Shifting in the stack / house keeping activity for containers to and from the yard for vessels operations or serving the land side customers for deliveries etc as per work order queues in a safe manner.

Job Title: RTG Operator
Ref.: AT-024751
Location: Lagos
We Offer
We offer global opportunities within APM Terminals which are vast and we believe in international rotation as well as a high level of responsibility early in the career as essential to talent development

Key Responsibilities

  • Operates rubber tyred gantry cranes to load and unload containers to and from internal and external road trucks in the port.
  • Inspects equipment at beginning of shift to ensure that all of the parts are operating properly.
  • Identifies and reports any safety problems, malfunctions, or damage to quay crane equipment, before, during or after the shift.
  • Follows safe operating procedures and instructions, preventing any injury to persons, or damage to containers and other equipment and property.
  • Carries out duties and tasks in an efficient, productive manner.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Acts as foreman under Hook when not operating the RTG Cranes


Requirements
Who we are looking for


  • Minimum SCCE/WAEC requirement.
  • Requires at least two years or more of equipment operations terminal operations environment, or similar, related industry.
  • Previous experience as a reach stacker operator or empty handler would be expected as a natural progression to this position.
  • Is thoroughly familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices terminal operations.
  • Requires a comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment.
  • Basic English: oral and writing skills. Also must have a working knowledge of the Pidgin English.
  • Previous experience of working in a multi cultural environment is an advantage.
  • Has a Valid Driving Licence.
  • Requires capability to anticipate problems; recognize key issues in problems and escalate to immediate supervisor


Application Closing Date
24th June, 2013


Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: When the page opens, at the Country drop down, select Africa-Nigeria, then click RTG Operator