Crane Operator

Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair is currently seeking a crane operator for our Galveston shipyard. 
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.

2. Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.

3. Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.

4. Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.

5. Manipulate cables, chains, shackles, and other equipment.

6. Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.

7. Ascend and work at heights up to 100 feet.

8. Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.

9. Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.

10. Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.

11. Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.

12. Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.

13. Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Ten years of heavy equipment operation.

2. NCCCO or NCCER Preferred

3. Trained/Certified in Crane Signals

Working Conditions:

1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.

2. May work around fumes, odors, chemicals, and dust.

3. Traverse and negotiate gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.

4. Enter and work in Operator's cab and similar confined spaces.

5. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

6. Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces.

7. Must wear PPE when necessary.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. American and Manatewok cranes ranging from 40 to 150 tons.

Special Skills:

1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.

2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and technical manuals.

3. Perform basic mathematical functions.

4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

5. High performance and a strong team player.

6. Commitment to company values and safety program.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.