Operator I, Mobile Crane - Stevedoring

This position is responsible for safely operating a crane to load and unload cargo and containers into and from the vessel in the stevedoring operations department.

• 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.

· 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.

· 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.