Crane Operator

Base – St. Albans WV with travel potential.

Job Duties

• Safely and efficiently operate cable cranes, friction cranes and material handlers
• Understand and assist in rigging lifting equipment
• Keep up with day to day maintenance of crane, ensuring crane is kept in clean and proper working order
• Perform thorough inspections of equipment and report any identified issues to onsite supervisor immediately

Qualifications

• 2-3 years related experience
• Must have a current driver’s license
• Must be able to pass physical and drug test and comply with regulations
• Reliable for designated schedule regardless of weather conditions
• Must be able to take instruction and supervision from all supervisors. 
• Preferred experience with marine industry
• Familiar with heavy equipment
• Must work in team environment
• Color vision to recognize color coded objects
• Lift and carry 50-75 lbs. for several hundred feet

Working conditions 

• Special working conditions include; regular evening and weekend work, 12-hour shift work, working outdoors, working in various weather climates, ability to withstand working on the water and heights.

Physical requirements

• This is a physically demanding job, one where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks, work in confined spaces, ascend and descend ladders while carrying equipment and exposure to weather climates.