Crane Operator jobs in Chester, CT

Describe the Responsibilities of This Job

Hiring responsible, qualified, and self-driven crane operators with land construction, marine construction and pile driving experience. RI Certification Required, CT Certification preferred. CDL required.

Marine construction focuses on anything built along the shoreline. Common structures for this type of construction include bulkheads, seawalls, retaining walls, revetments, docks, piers, boat lifts, etc.

Construction of marine/heavy civil scopes of work includes pile driving, concrete formwork, and heavy lifts.

Must understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.

Candidate must have reliable transportation to office/maintenance facility, transportation to and from job site provided (Company Truck will be provided to qualified applicant). Candidate must communicate well with others, be versatile, have a positive attitude, and be reliable on a daily basis for attendance to work (typical work week is Monday-Friday 7-3:30 but can include up to 2 hours travel each way). Candidate will be working in and around water on bulkheads, piers, docks, and pilings. Carpentry, barge work and machine operating skills are a plus. Year-round employment security is assured. Candidate must be able to perform daily physical labor and work well in a team environment.

Candidates must be capable of working outside or on the water in variable climates, traversing large active construction sites, and working around welding, cutting, grinding, marine vessels, heavy equipment, cranes, dirt, dust, noise, and vibrations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, arms, shoulders, legs, reach with hands and arms and verbally communicate clearly. The employee is sometimes required to climb or balance. Ability to lift and or carry 50 lbs.

This is hard detail-oriented work that is for people that like the satisfaction of building the best product they can. Competent workers will be given overtime options and additional pay based on performance.

Required Work Experience

Dedicated and hard working.

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Understand construction safety standards and productively work safely.

Able to follow directions.

Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Self-starter with good verbal skills.

Willing to work out of town and travel to project locations.

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Payment based on experience.

SKILLS NEEDED:

Carpentry skills and basic knowledge in the safe use of power tools, such as drills and saws, are necessary.

Must have a good attitude and good work ethic.

Moderate experience welding steel and aluminum is a plus. Field welding experience desired but not required.

Boater’s license desired but not required.

Hydrologic license and hoisting license is a plus.

Qualifications:

Dock building, pile driving, concrete, hydraulic equipment operation experience a plus.

Ability to swim.

Team Player.

Problem solver.

Ability to work outdoors in varied temperatures.

Some heavy lifting is required.

Ability to operate a wide range of hand and power tools.

Prior Construction and rigging experience preferred.

Captains License preferred.

Carpentry, barge work, machine skills preferred.

Education:

No specific education requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Crane Operators License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road