Friction Crane Operator

About the role

Massman is seeking an experienced Barge-Mounted Friction Crane Operator to safely and efficiently operate a friction crane on marine and heavy civil construction projects. This role requires strong technical skill and judgement, and a proven ability to work in dynamic marine environments. This individual will be responsible for maintaining strict safety and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by supervisor to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
• Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed, direction of crane and hoist movement using foot pedals, levers, dials, and switches.
• Coordinate and perform lifts within crane and safety standards.
• Coordinate with ground personnel and interpret hand and verbal signals.
• Ensures loads are properly rigged and safe for lifting or moving.
• Requisition parts and supplies as needed to maintain crane.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and inspection of crane and documentation of the same.
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment.
• Operate cranes for other projects operating out of the yard.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine construction experience
• Must have friction crane experience
• Ability to operate lattice boom crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes a plus
• 3+ years of experience H-Piles, Steel Pipe Piles and Flat Sheet Piles
• 3+ years of experience working with vibratory pile hammers, diesel impact hammers, and Hydraulic hammers
• Ability to operate forklifts
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Unconditional use of Company supplied PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to take a post-offer physical.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Certification & Licenses

• Ability to obtain a TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Valid Driver’s license
• Certified NCCCO