Crane Operator (Dredge)

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, serving a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public sectors. The company specializes in heavy civil/industrial construction, including highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over 75 years of experience, Kokosing attracts top technical talent by offering challenging projects, superior quality, and attractive rewards. The company reports over $2.8 billion in annual sales and is committed to its workforce.

About the role

Operates lattice boom crawler cranes (Manitowoc 4000 and Liebherr 895) to run dredge rig. Must be willing to travel between Baltimore and Norfolk and work 12-hour shifts with an extended work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Checks all fluids before starting engine.
• Levels crane using inside cab controls and leveling bubble.
• Observes load rigging or hookup and determines safety of load using load chart.
• Always operates within parameters of load chart.
• Understands and makes use of standard hand signals.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Operates in a smooth and controlled manner.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions immediately.
• Operates crane in a safe, responsible manner.

Requirements

• NCCCO (or CIC) certification with LBC designation required; TLL designation preferred.
• Four to ten years of related experience and/or training, commensurate with project requirements (e.g., bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to calculate safe load levels from provided charts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Skills

• Level and position crane for a pick.
• Determine weight of item being picked and verify against crane weight limits using load charts.
• Lift and set various objects as needed.

Physical Demands

• Use of arms, hands, or feet for loader controls 100% of the time.
• Climb on and off machinery as necessary.
• Sit on machinery 100% of the time.
• Stoop or kneel at least once per day for routine maintenance.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Tolerate vibration produced by machinery and movement over rough terrain.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Work or walk on uneven ground or onboard floating equipment.
• Access and egress to barges, boats, and piers from moving surfaces due to water motion.
• Good vision and hearing for details at close range or in the distance.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment.
• Construction sites may be in isolated areas but are mostly in tight, high-traffic areas with high activity levels around other equipment and workers.

Pay

Expected base pay range for this position is $39.00/hr - $45.00/hr. This range is specific to the job level and considers factors such as education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range is based on information known at the time of posting, and compensation decisions depend on individual circumstances. This range does not include potential incentive pay or benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K plan.