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Crofton Construction Services Incorporated
Crane Operator
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A Crane Operator operates cranes, machines used to maneuver materials and lift and lower objects from a great height. Works at construction sites, ports, logging sites, and electrical repair sites.
$64,993 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Crane Operator Crofton Construction Services Incorporated Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time $36 - $40 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Crane Certification Equipment repair Visual crane signals CDL High school diploma or GED Manual handling Working on construction projects
Full Job Description 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.Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Inspect, maintain, and repair crane as needed.
- 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.
- 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
- Valid NCCCO certification
- 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 40 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.
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds and noisy environments.
- Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.