Barge-Mounted Friction Crane Operator

Massman Construction Co.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Massman Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Barge-Mounted Friction Crane Operator to safely operate a friction crane on marine and heavy civil projects.

The role requires strong technical skill, judgment, and a proven ability to work in dynamic marine environments. Qualified candidates must have friction crane experience on barges and clamshell bucket operations, with 5+ years in marine construction and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Friction crane experience

Marine construction experience

Lattice boom crane operation

Hydraulic crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Massman Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Barge-Mounted Friction Crane Operator to safely operate a friction crane on marine and heavy civil projects.

The role requires strong technical skill, judgment, and a proven ability to work in dynamic marine environments. Qualified candidates must have friction crane experience on barges and clamshell bucket operations, with 5+ years in marine construction and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.