Handle intermodal equipment

Handle intermodal equipment e.g. cranes, sideloaders, forklifts and hostler trucks.

perform operations using intermodal equipment
use intermodal equipment
employ intermodal equipment
carry out operations using intermodal equipment
work with intermodal equipment
execute intermodal operations using specialist equipment
operate intermodal equipment
conduct activities using intermodal equipment
utilise intermodal equipment
carry out intermodal equipment handling activities

skill/competence

sector-specific

Handle intermodal equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Rail intermodal equipment operator: Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.

Handle intermodal equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Freight transport dispatcher: Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information. They oversee the planning operations of dispatching by coordinating different modes of transport. Freight transport dispatchers structure routes or services and determine the appropriate mode of transport. They are also responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance and workers dispatching. The freight transport dispatchers provide the legal and contractual documentation for the transporting parties.

References

1. Handle intermodal equipment – ESCO