Crane Operator - MTC-T Ship

Crane Operator - MTC-T Ship

Houston, Texas, United States

$ 20.00 - 36.00 (US Dollar)

Crane Operator - MTC-T Ship

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Ship's Crane, carrying a high volume of production, loading and unloading cargo, and containers in a safe and efficient manner, without the risk of damaging or harming the crane, equipment, cargo, vessel and dock.
• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety
• Inspect all equipment before use to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Report any gear found to be unsafe to the Vessel Superintendent, Walking and/or Gang foreman
• Conduct and follow crane hand signals with flagman when performing the loading and discharge of cargo and containers.
• Maintain communication with personnel throughout operation in accordance with cargo handling
• Inform supervisor immediately if detect any damages and/or spoiled cargo before loading
• Perform other assigned duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Subject to physical and/or DOT Screening is required along with other tests as applicable
• Employee must be able to work in high elements
• Employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion
• Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend-forward, squat, twist, and reach-overhead.
• Employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of (2) two years of industry related experience operating the ship's crane.
• 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 a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• 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.