Crane Operator (Marine)

Job Description

We have immediate needs for a Crane Operator with Pile Driving experience. Must be willing to travel between Baltimore and Norfolk, and work 12-hour shifts with an extended work schedule. Dredging experience a plus but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks all fluids before starting engine.
• Levels crane using inside cab controls and levelling 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

NCCCO (or CIC) with LBC designation required, TLL designation preferred.

Qualifications

• Four to ten years related experience and/or training.
• Experience must be commensurate with requirements of project (e.g. bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane), and therefore will vary by project.
• Level and position crane for a pick.
• Must be able to determine weight of item being picked.
• Must check charts to see if item is within weight limits of crane.
• Lift and set various objects as needed.

Education and Training

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasoning Abilities

Average: must be able to calculate safe load levels from charts provided.

Physical Demands

• Use of arms, hands for feet for loader controls 100% of the time.
• Sit on machinery 100% of time.
• Stoop or kneel at least once per day to do routine maintenance on machinery.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed 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.
• Routine maintenance on machinery.
• Exposure to noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Construction sites may be in isolated areas but are mostly in tight, high traffic areas; high activity level - around other equipment and workers.

Compensation

Expected base pay range for this positions is: $39.00/hr - $45.00/hr This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

Benefits

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.