Crane Operator

Sealaska; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Constructors is seeking a Marine Crane Operator for vessels, offshore rigs, or marine terminals. The role focuses on safe, precise crane operation, load handling, and strict adherence to safety rules. Local candidates only; no relocation.

The position requires NCCCO certification, knowledge of load charts, and experience with friction/conventional cranes. Expect collaboration with bridge and deck teams, and ongoing QA/QC of lifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a crane operator in marine, offshore, or industrial environments.
• Valid certifications/licenses per maritime regs; NCCCO certification required.
• Knowledge of lifting operations, load charts, and rigging practices.
• Ability to pass medical and fitness-to-work examinations.
• Friction/Conventional crane experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate marine cranes safely and efficiently, manipulating controls to regulate speed and movement of loads.
• Monitor crane performance and ensure compliance with operational guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings (toolbox talks) and maintain safe exclusion zones.
• Verify rigging and load charts are correctly followed for each lift.
• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and function checks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
• Conduct minor repairs as needed.
• Interpret and execute lift plans, ensuring load weights are within the crane’s capacity.
• Assess environmental and operational conditions to confirm safe lifting conditions.
• Communicate with the vessel’s bridge, deck crew, and/or rig teams via 2-way radio and visual signals.
• Work collaboratively to ensure smooth and precise lifting operations.

Skills

Marine crane ops

NCCCO certified

Rigging/load charts

Medical fitness

Friction/Conventional cranes

Education

Highschool diploma

Crane operation

NCCCO cert

Job description

Job Title:

Crane Operator - Classification - Operating Engineer - Union (OE3) Friction/Conventional

Job Summary:

The Marine Crane Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of cranes on vessels, offshore rigs, or marine terminals. This role ensures the secure lifting, movement, and placement of cargo and equipment while adhering to strict safety protocols and operational standards. The position requires technical expertise, precision, and strong communication skills to coordinate with teams in dynamic marine environments.

Only local applicants will be considered, no relocation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate marine cranes safely and efficiently, manipulating controls to regulate speed and movement of loads.
• Monitor crane performance and ensure compliance with operational guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings (toolbox talks) and maintain safe exclusion zones.
• Verify rigging and load charts are correctly followed for each lift.
• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and function checks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
• Conduct minor repairs as needed.
• Interpret and execute lift plans, ensuring load weights are within the crane’s capacity.
• Assess environmental and operational conditions to confirm safe lifting conditions.
• Communicate with the vessel’s bridge, deck crew, and/or rig teams via 2-way radio and visual signals.
• Work collaboratively to ensure smooth and precise lifting operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience as a crane operator in marine, offshore, or industrial environments.
• Valid certifications/licenses as required by local or international maritime regulations (e.g., API, OPITO, or equivalent). NCCCO Certification required.
• Knowledge of lifting operations, load charts, and rigging practices.
• Ability to pass required medical and fitness-to-work examinations.
• Friction/Conventional crane experience required.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Crane Operation required, Marine experience preferred.
• NCCCO Certification required.

Working Conditions:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Setting: Work aboard vessels, offshore rigs, and marine ports/terminals.
• Conditions: Exposure to variable weather and sea conditions. Will require rotating shifts, overtime, and extended periods of travel.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in physically demanding environments.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position is a Union role - Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3)

Hourly rate is based on current status in OE3 - Fringe Benefit details are additional and not listed below.

OE3 Apprentice rates are as follows: $34.41-$53.18

OE3 Operator rates are as follow: $58.04-$68.18