Crane Operator

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.