Certified Crane Operator

About the role

Orion Marine Group has an immediate opening for Crane Operators in Tampa, FL. This position supports field operations at marine project locations for Orion Marine Construction, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
• Affords assistance in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in marine construction activities.
• Utilizes basic skills as a hook operator in swinging rig, raising and lowering crane boom, raising and lowering load lines on the crane.
• Operates a hydraulic rubber tire or track crane equipped with a multiple part pick-up or single line hoist suspended from a boom by a cable.
• Maneuvers and positions loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Moves hand levers and depresses pedals to rotate chassis over lift load points.
• Utilizes load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of the crane.
• Affords assistance in the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily safety inspection of crane and recognizes possible problem areas such as worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, etc.
• Ensures that crane boom is properly secured upon the work barge prior to moving from one work location to another and otherwise demonstrates safe work practices in all aspects of crane operation.
• Works closely with Foreman, Pile Drivers, Welders, Helpers, Laborers and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years crane operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary crane operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required.
• The incumbent must: Be certified by an ANSI accredited agency.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain a DOT medical exam within one month of employment.
• Be able to read, understand and use crane load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of cranes.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging – use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• In addition, Candidates Must Also Be Capable Of Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Wearing welding face shields, personal floatation devices, self-contained breathing apparatus
• Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40’-50’
• Working in confined spaces
• Working at elevated heights
• Lifting 50 lb. objects as required
• Carrying 50 lb. objects as required
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure