Crane Operator

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction, and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Crane Operator to join our team.

The ideal Crane Operator is NCCCO certified in multiple crane types with experience in Heavy Marine Construction. The Crane Operator performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving crane operation, crane safety, crane lift and maintenance.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

· Inspect, maintain, and repair crane as needed.

· Develop and communicate lift plan prior to execution of lift.

· Calculate load capacity utilizing crane specifications Lift, Position, and place equipment, materials, or other large objects at assigned sites.

· Drive trucks/cranes to and from job sites and other assigned areas.

· Operate crane in a safe and efficient manner.

· Ability to read instructions, job information, and interpret to perform proper lift.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Thorough knowledge of crane signals

· Ability to read a crane load chart and perform lift in a safe and efficient manner.

· Ability to communicate and coordinate direction to others to assist with lift.

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Valid NCCCO certification

· 1-2 years’ experience operating a crane in a construction environment.

· Ability to acquire TWIC Card and badges and security clearance to obtain access to various shipyards and installations.

· CDL License (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

· Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

· Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.

· Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

· Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

· Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

· Ability to respond quickly to sounds and noisy environments.

· Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Crane Operator: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NCCCO Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, VA 23707 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, VA 23707: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $40