Friction Crane Operator

Primary Purpose

Massman is seeking an experiencedBarge-Mounted Friction Crane Operator to safely and efficiently operate a friction crane on marine and heavy civil construction projects. This role requires strong technical skill and judgement, and a proven ability to work in dynamic marine environments. This individual will be responsible for maintaining strict safety and productivity standards.

In order to be considered, candidates MUST have proven experience with friction cranes on barges and pile driving.

Essential Job Functions

• Works as assigned by supervisor to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
• Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed, direction of crane and hoist movement using foot pedals, levers, dials, and switches.
• Coordinate and perform lifts within crane and safety standards.
• Coordinate with ground personnel and interpret hand and verbal signals.
• Ensures loads are properly rigged and safe for lifting or moving.
• Requisition parts and supplies as needed to maintain crane.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and inspection of crane and documentation of the same.
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an "Incident and Injury Free" work environment.
• Operate cranes for other projects operating out of the yard.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine construction experience
• Must have friction crane experience
• Ability to operate lattice boom crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes a plus
• 3+ years of experience H-Piles, Steel Pipe Piles and Flat Sheet Piles
• 3+ years of experience working with vibratory pile hammers, diesel impact hammers, and Hydraulic hammers
• Ability to operate forklifts
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Unconditional use of Company supplied PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to take a post-offer physical.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Certification/Licenses

• Ability to obtain a TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Valid Driver's license
• Certified NCCCO

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.

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