What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at James Elmwood Repair & Maintenance?
Crane Operator
Location: Belle Chasse, LA
Who we are:
Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,500 employees in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky, Louisiana, and Alabama. We proudly promote a positive work environment built on collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Job Summary:
A Crane Operator is responsible for operating a variety of cranes to assist in the delivery and removal of materials and equipment. The Crane Operator will also rig materials/equipment to the crane and must be able to perform basic crane maintenance duties. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Weekends and overtime will be assigned as needed.
What you’ll get:
- 9 paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits.
- Expanded medical services program.
- Wellness program.
- Life insurance.
- 401(K) matching.
- Employee Discounts.
- Referral Bonuses.
What you'll do:
- Maintain postural balance to safely enter/exit equipment and access various locations in the shipyard and dock.
- Properly operate cranes to accurately transport materials to and from the dry dock and barges.
- Operate and extend a boom forklift.
- Rig materials to cranes to allow for transportation.
- Maintain effective verbal and non-verbal communication with various team members.
- Utilize various hand tools to perform basic maintenance duties on cranes.
What you'll need:
- Appropriate licensure and training to safely operate cranes according to standard operating procedures.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform any/all essential job functions.
- Ability to meet and maintain all qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance.
- Comply with all personnel policies and practices. On-the-job training, regular training, and recertification required.
- Ability to work alone for extended periods and in teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person