Crane Operator

ZipRecruiter; Salisbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time crane operator to join their team in Salisbury. The role involves operating high-capacity cranes and forklifts, ensuring safety and efficiency on the job site. Competitive pay with extensive benefits including medical, dental, and a signing bonus for dedicated employees.

Benefits

Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

$20,000 in AD&D life insurance

Overtime available

Paid sick and vacation time

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a crane operator or shooting boom forklift required.
• Ability to operate large all-terrain cranes and follow safety guidelines.
• Physical fitness to perform various physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment daily to move materials.
• Inspect equipment and maintain logs.
• Follow safety procedures and keep job site clean.

Skills

Operating Equipment

Safety Compliance

Physical Stamina

Tools

Grove GRT880 All-Terrain Crane

Link Belt RTC-8130-2 All-Terrain Crane

Shooting Boom Forklift

Skid Steer

Job description

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Location

Salisbury, MD

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay – $25 - $30 depending on experience
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term at no cost for full-time employees
• $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
• Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
• 401(K) + company match after 1 year
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid sick and vacation New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
• Health Savings Account
• An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
• Overtime available after 40 hours

REPORTS TO: Shipyard Superintendent/ On-Site Foreman/ Supervisor

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate a variety of equipment daily, to move materials according to the schedule and instruction from Superintendent, Foreman or Supervisors. Aggressive work ethic with focus on production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Transfer loads to construction site and discharge safely
• Ability to bind loads to the crane or lifts
• Inspect equipment and machinery daily
• Keep and update maintenance logs and daily activity log
• Set up equipment based on the load requirements
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures
• Follow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep job site clean

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience as a crane operator or shooting boom forklift
• Able to operate 80 ton Grove GRT880 All-Terrain
• Able to operate 130 ton Link Belt RTC-8130-2 All-Terrain
• Operate various Shooting Boom Forklifts
• Operate Skid Steer
• Able to safely follow directions with little to no supervision

Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

All types of physical movement required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use upper and lower extremities
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

SHIFT:

• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Posted 2/11/2025