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 NCCO 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.

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.

Company Description:

Crofton began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 75 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.

Benefits:

Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Short Term Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplementary Insurance