Crane Operator

Chouest; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chouest in Houma, LA seeks a skilled crane operator to lift, move, and position loads on ships and in yards. You will handle hoisting attachments, inspect equipment, and operate cranes daily.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to read and write, and basic technical training. You may work at remote locations or on site in varying weather, with safety the top priority.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing ability required.
• Verifiable references of past work experience preferred.
• On-the-job training or technical school experience required.

Responsibilities

• Observes load hookup and determines the safety of the load.
• Operates crane controls to regulate speed and movement per instructions.
• Cleans and maintains the crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defects and reports issues to supervisor.
• May attach loads to hooks or other crane accessories.
• May repair defective parts on the crane.
• May operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Education

Technical school

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Position Summary

Operates traveling or stationary crane to lift, move, and position loads, such as structural parts of ships or vessels, related machinery, equipment, products, and materials, using hoisting attachments such as hooks, clamps, slings, electromagnet, or bucket.

Working Conditions

Scheduled workdays cover Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Works in all kinds of weather. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. May be required to perform work at a remote location other than at a shipyard facility. Subject to ultraviolet light, electrical hazards, vibration, noise, and a variety of other physical conditions, such as the proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at heights greater than 6 ft., and working over water. May be required to work alone and in confined spaces. Subject to very dramatic temperature changes. Also present are fumes, smoke, dust, gases, chemicals, and hydrocarbons. Protective clothing, hearing, and eye protection, hard hats, safety shoes or boots, and respiratory protection are all to be worn accordingly.

Essential Job Functions

• Observes load hookup and determines the safety of the load.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains the crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Regularly inspects the crane for defective parts and notifies the supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• May attach a load to the hook or other crane accessories before operating the crane.
• May repair defective parts on the crane.
• May also operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, and other company vehicles.

Essential Job Requirements

Must be able to read and write alphabetically and numerically.

Vocational

Technical school, on-the-job training; serving as a learner or trainee on the job under the instruction of a qualified worker. Must be able to provide verifiable references of past work experience.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive sequences that require balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, seeing, hearing, speaking, and an acute sense of smell.

This position is classified as medium work exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for light work