Crane Operator

Massman Construction Co.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massman Construction Co. in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Crane Operator for marine construction projects. You will operate lattice boom crawler cranes, manage lifts safely, and coordinate with ground personnel to ensure on-time completion.

Required 5+ years of marine construction experience, hydraulic/friction crane experience, NCCCO certification, and readiness to work in diverse offshore conditions. This role demands strict adherence to safety policies and daily crane maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine construction experience.
• Must have hydraulic or friction crane experience.
• Operate lattice boom crawler cranes (friction and hydraulic).
• 3+ years with H-Piles, Steel Pipe Piles and Flat Sheet Piles.
• Experience with vibratory pile hammers, diesel impact hammers, and hydraulic hammers.
• Must be willing to operate forklifts.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Unconditional use of Company PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Responsibilities

• Operate crane controls to regulate speed, direction 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.
• Ensure 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

Marine construction

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Regulatory compliance

Communication signals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

NCCCO certified

Job description

Primary Purpose

The crane operator is responsible for safe crane operation as it relates to marine construction activities.

The crane operator is responsible for safe crane operation as it relates to marine construction activities.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine construction experience
• Must have hydraulic or friction crane experience
• Ability to operate lattice boom crawler cranes, friction and hydraulic
• 3+ years of experience H-Piles, Steel Pipe Piles and Flat Sheet Piles
• 3+ years of experience working 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)

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to take a post-offer physical.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Certification/Licenses

• Ability to obtain a TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Valid Driver’s license
• Certified NCCCO

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.

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