Crane Operator (80t/130t) – Day Shift, Growth Potential

Chesapeake Shipbuilding; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid sick and vacation

Sign-on bonus

Company-paid life insurance

HSA available

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced crane operator for a full-time, on-site role in Salisbury, MD. You will safely move materials and ship components, set up lifts, and drive daily crane operations in alignment with production schedules.

The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient material handling while complying with all safety regulations. Expect a 40–45+ hour workweek, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as crane operator or shooting boom forklift.
• Able to operate 80 ton Grove GRT880 All-Terrain.
• Able to operate 130 ton Link Belt RTC-8130-2 All-Terrain.
• Operate various Shooting Boom Forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently support daily crane and material handling operations by moving materials, equipment, and ship components in accordance with production schedules.
• Promote a strong work ethic with a focus on safety, efficiency, teamwork, and production while ensuring all lifting operations comply with safety regulations.
• Transfer loads to construction sites and discharge safely; set up equipment based on load requirements; keep maintenance logs.

Tools

80 ton Grove GRT880 All-Terrain

130 ton Link Belt RTC-8130-2 All-Terrain

Shooting Boom Forklifts

crane operator experience

Job description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced crane operator for a full-time, on-site role in Salisbury, MD. You will safely move materials and ship components, set up lifts, and drive daily crane operations in alignment with production schedules.

The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient material handling while complying with all safety regulations. Expect a 40–45+ hour workweek, with overtime as needed.