Crane Operator - Journeyman - Swing Shift

Job Listing ID:

4467796

Job Title:

Crane Operator

• Journeyman

•

Swing Shift Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

04/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Description Who We Are Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states

• from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk
• personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation
• through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

For more information, visit vigor.net.

HOURLY RATE

$40.45 ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Crane Operator Journey Level job includes the following responsibilities and duties:

Technical Manuals:

Interprets drawings, diagrams and writing pertaining to the safe and effective operations of equipment covered. Makes effective use of Technical Manuals to derive procedures and interpret operating limitations of equipment and machinery. Follows directions and procedures and interprets guidelines, graphs, charts, and diagrams to perform maintenance and other routine tasks

Weight, Force, Moments and Angles:

Understands the use of vectors in force triangles to determine the tensions and compressions set up in the various types of weight handling equipment.

Weight Measurement:

Uses area and volume multiplied by the known weight per cubic foot of a particular type of material to determine weight.

Rigging:

Identifies type, size, and purpose of all rigging equipment used on cranes. Knows the mechanical properties of rigging and maintains rigging equipment. Protects rigging from harmful conditions that could damage or weaken it. Identifies & reports rigging equipment that appears defective and poses safety hazards.

Terminology:

Uses proper nomenclature and terminology when describing the parts and uses of wire rope. Uses proper nomenclature and terminology identifying lifting devices

Crane Operation:

Operates on raised rail system to provide travel of Portal / Whirly Crane. Uses craneway personnel while moving about the yard. Makes precise movements of load, receiving directions from riggers using international signals and radios. Maintains situational awareness and is aware of any hazards within the area of operation. Conforms with State and Federal requirements. Adjusts to changing weather conditions such as rain, snow sun and wind. Understands forces acting on loads and counteracts to retain complete control over the load.

Hand Signals:

Interprets and responds to international signals given by riggers when load and landing are visible or obstructed.

Weight Measurement and Instruments:

Uses the information gathered from weight measuring equipment and or instruments at all times when moving loads. Uses experience to determine Load Moment Indicators (LMI), uses knowledge of crane scales and Boom Angle Indicators.

Lifting and Handling Equipment:

Is familiar with the limitations and functions of types of cranes. Manipulates electric, hydraulic, and air-controlled pedals and levers to raise and lower boom and to travel.

Rigging Large Assemblies:

Conducts heavy lift checks on cran...

Job Classification:

Crane and Tower Operators Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A