Must be available for overtime and weekends
3-5 years' experience operating hydraulic cranes required; High school diploma or equivalent; or minimum of three (3) years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training which provides the necessary crane operator skills, knowledge and abilities is required.
Demonstrate ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of construction rigging standards: use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.
Demonstrate ability to read, understand and use crane load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of assigned equipment.
Demonstrate ability to read and write.
Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used on Barge Repair projects.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being conducted.
Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
Accessing and exiting machines safely.
Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
Climbing vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; 20/20 vision (naturally or with corrective lenses).
Must be able to pass Crane Operator Physical.