Crane Operator

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction, and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Crane Operator to join our team.

The ideal Crane Operator is NCCCO certified in multiple crane types with experience in Heavy Marine Construction. The Crane Operator performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving crane operation, crane safety, crane lift and maintenance. The Crane Operator operates heavy equipment necessary for the repair and maintenance of cranes; documents and records work performed; follows specified safety policies and procedures.

 Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Inspect Crane daily.
• Develop and communicate lift plan prior to execution of lift.
• Calculate load capacity utilizing crane specifications Lift, Position, and place equipment, materials, or other large objects at assigned sites.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Maintain crane as required.
• Drive trucks/cranes to and from job sites and other assigned areas.
• Operate crane in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to read instructions, job information, and interpret to perform proper lift.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of crane signals
• Ability to read a crane load chart and perform lift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate direction to others to assist with lift.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess NCCCO qualification.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating a crane in a construction environment.
• Ability to acquire TWIC Card and badges and security clearance to obtain access to various shipyards and installations.
• CDL License (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Noisy environments.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.