What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at Logistec?
Overview This position is responsible for safely operating a crane (Friction Crane and Lattice Boom) to load and unload cargo and containers into and from the vessel in the stevedoring operations department. Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of (2) two years of marine industry related experience operating crane equipment.
- Must have (1) one year experience operating heavy equipment such as the 9K, 30K or 52K forklift.
- Must have advance knowledge understanding flagging signals used in cargo handling.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
- Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
- Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
- Must adhere to safety protocol and work in a drug-free environment.
- TWIC required. Responsibilities
- Operate friction 3900/4000/4100 class cranes and lattice booms to lift and move materials, machines, containers, or cargo in a waterfront setting.
- Manipulate and depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of the crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
- Completing daily and weekly inspection and maintenance reports
- Lift position and place machinery, equipment, containers and cargo as directed.
- Properly set-up crane mats and outriggers prior to start of operations.
- Must know instrument and control panels.
- Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load line.
- Read and understand crane charts.
- Operate crane according to signals of Flagman.
- Follow directions of supervision carefully.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Position requires working in all types of weather.
- NCCCO NCCER Certification preferred, not required.
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