Barge-Mounted Friction Crane Operator - Marine Construction

Massman Construction Co.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company +

Job summary

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

The role demands strong technical skill, good judgment, and adherence to safety and productivity standards in dynamic marine environments. Candidates must have friction crane experience on barges and clamshell bucket operations, with many years of marine construction exposure and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine construction experience.
• Friction crane experience required.
• 3+ years with H-Piles, Steel Pipe Piles and Flat Sheet Piles.
• 3+ years with vibratory pile hammers, diesel impact hammers, and hydraulic hammers.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Unconditional use of Company PPE.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by supervisor to ensure the successful completion of marine construction projects.
• Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed, direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Coordinate and perform lifts within crane and safety standards.
• Coordinate with ground personnel and interpret signals.
• Ensure loads are properly rigged and safe for lifting or moving.
• Requisition parts and supplies as needed to maintain crane.
• Maintain crane daily inspection and documentation.
• Follow safety policies and contribute to an Incident and Injury Free environment.
• Operate cranes for projects operating out of the yard.

Skills

Friction crane experience

Marine construction experience

Lattice boom crawler crane operation

Hydraulic crane operation

Pile types experience (H-Piles, steel,

Pile hammer experience (vibratory,_dry

Forklift operation

TWIC

CCCO certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

NCCCO certification

Job description

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

The role demands strong technical skill, good judgment, and adherence to safety and productivity standards in dynamic marine environments. Candidates must have friction crane experience on barges and clamshell bucket operations, with many years of marine construction exposure and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.