What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator (Night Shift) position at Bollinger Shipyards?
Job Title: Crane Operator
Location: Fourchon, LA, US
Position Level: Non-Executive
Job Type: Full Time
GENERAL FUNCTION:
A Crane Operator is responsible for the safe operation of hydraulic and mechanical boom/cable cranes used for moving, lifting, and manipulating necessary materials and personnel.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:
Location: Fourchon, LA, US
Position Level: Non-Executive
Job Type: Full Time
GENERAL FUNCTION:
A Crane Operator is responsible for the safe operation of hydraulic and mechanical boom/cable cranes used for moving, lifting, and manipulating necessary materials and personnel.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of directly related experience in a similar position preferred.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to safely operate all heavy equipment and machinery used during construction, including tracked cranes, cherry pickers, bulldozers, forklifts, etc.
- Familiarity with OSHA hand signals.
- Knowledgeable about equipment-rated capacities, load ranges, and safety factors.
- Certified in the safe and proper operation of cranes.
- Familiarity with rigging techniques.
- Must be able to complete the required crane operator pre-employment and annual physical requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform daily inspections of cranes before use.
- Check wire rope, blocks, etc. (as applicable) every week.
- Assist in general and routine maintenance and service of cranes, including cleaning out treads, changing oil, grease, and cables, as well as tightening tracks.
- Operate cranes to lift, move, and position loads such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials.
- Observe load hook-up and determine the safety of the load.
- Manipulate or depress crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of equipment and hoist movement according to verbal or signal instructions.
- Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities.
- Assist in directing helpers engaged in placing blocking and out rigging under cranes.
- Follow all Company policies and procedures, including those related to employee safety, environmental policy, and the principles of the quality system.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested by Management.
- Work overtime as required.
- Report to work daily and on time.
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