POSITION SUMMARY
Operate cranes to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

· Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, and weekends.

· Inspects and adjusts crane mechanisms and accessory equipment to prevent malfunctions and wear.

· Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear and tear and defects.

· Operate and provide care and maintenance for cranes including 45 to 80-ton hydraulic cranes and for 175 to 600-ton crawler cranes.

· Understand and utilize crane load charts and Load Moment Indicator (LMI) systems.

· Perform multi-crane lifts and operations, and pick-and-carry operations.

· Work with hand signals from Universal Standard Signal Chart.

· Work with minimal supervision.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/ Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus three to five years experience in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Requires knowledge of and ship terminology, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Requires strong knowledge of rigging.

Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms or plans. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and understand load charts. Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety-conscious, and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Obtain and maintain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and current National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person