Crane Operator

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. (Global) is the largest diving contractor on the West Coast, based out of Seattle, WA, a leading provider of marine construction and infrastructure support services in the United States, and an internationally recognized casualty responder.

Employees are an integral asset to ensuring our success and as such our staff is required to meet the highest expectations. We take pride in our renowned safety standards and require Global employees to utilize safe work practices at all times. We count on our employees to perform in fast-paced environments while still satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships. The ability to proactively identify issues and offer innovative solutions is also highly praised. Additionally, we expect our workers to be able to function effectively under pressure in order to achieve the required deadlines. Our staff should be capable of working independently, however, Global is fundamentally concerned with teamwork and the invaluable part it plays in this industry. We have a commitment to our employees and, in turn, expect our employees to contribute to the success of Global.

We are currently seeking Crane Operators to join our team in Morgan Hill, CA. The Crane Operator operates a crane both on land and on floating platforms to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform work involving the operation of heavy equipment to assist in the completion of various construction projects
• Plan all lifts, use proper capacity charts, and complete pre-lift/critical lift sheet
• Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load
• Manipulate or depress crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement
• Use hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as the load requires
• Perform rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections
• Clean and maintain the crane and hoisting mechanism
• Observe the functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements and inform the supervisor of deficiencies
• Assist on deck to support dive operations as needed
• Don all required personal protection equipment (PPE) including but not limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather work boots

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 5 years of crane operating experience
• Must have experience operating cranes on floating barges; and

• Must have experience using a clamshell bucket from a floating platform

• Experience with dive operations preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be certified to operate a 90 Ton RT Hydraulic Telescoping Boom Crane
• Rigging and signal person training required
• NCCCO Certification required

Physical / Mental Requirements

• May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet in precisely coordinated movements
• Use of arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls, and tools
• The employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting
• Must be able to withstand the following for up to 8-12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet, and Snow): stand, walk, push-pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders; repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use

Job Location: Morgan Hill, CA

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.

• As a federal contractor, Global will comply with federal mandates as well as client requirements related to COVID vaccinations. If, and when, the federal mandate goes into effect, employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Apply online at http://www.gdiving.com/about/employment

Union Representation Statement:

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for candidates is $48.57 - $67.19 per hour

Union members will be eligible for the benefits provided by Operating Engineers LU3

The Operating Engineers Public and Miscellaneous Employees Health and Welfare Trust Fund offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Medical;
• Chemical Dependency Treatment;
• Hearing Aids;
• Prescription Drugs;
• Dental;
• Orthodontic;
• Vision;
• Burial Expenses; and
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits.

Newly hired employees will accrue sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked in California State per applicable law.

For more information on the Operating Engineers Benefit plan please visit https://www.oe3trustfunds.org/Home/ for the full description of benefits provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

Global will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Global’s legal duty to furnish information. (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35(c))

If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621