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Line Handler I

Republic Services | Portland, United States | Posted June 07, 2026

Position Overview

**POSITION SUMMARY:** Secure and remove a ship’s dock lines at port. Employee is expected to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.

**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ 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.
+ Ability to train and get approval to operate pedestal crane to move cargo and personnel to/from vessel, required at levels 3 & 4.
+ Performs dock inspections prior to vessel arrival.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgement in resolving routine issues.
+ Troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices.

**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**

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