Crane Operator - Winch Ship Crane (12h Shifts)

Watco Transloading; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development programs

Competitive pay and benefits

Watco culture and recognition

Job summary

Watco Transloading is hiring for an on-site, hourly-contracted position in Houston, TX. Starting pay is $29.00 per hour with a 12-hour shift schedule and a location at 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015.

The role involves loading and unloading cargo using a winch ship crane, operating crane controls safely, and adhering to safety practices for containers, break bulk, and project cargo. On-the-job training and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location.
• Knowledge of cargo types (containers, break bulk, project cargo) and safe handling practices.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Able to operate winch ship crane safely.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes winch ship crane to load and unload containers, steel commodities, project cargo
• The majority of containers that are loaded and unloaded are 20’, 40’ and 45’
• Maximum cab height is 144’ in the air
• Starts and stops winch ship crane engine
• Discharges and loads hatch covers
• Discharges and loads out of gauge cargo
• Discharges and loads break bulk cargo under the hook
• Ascends and descends steps to reach cab
• Sits in cab chair up to 7 hours per shift
• Ability to look down while operating winch ship crane
• Manipulates right and left-handed controls, joy stick, etc. to operate winch ship crane
• Communicates with Gang Foreman with hand held radio
• Visually inspects winch ship crane for maintenance issues or defective and notifies Gang Foreman and Port Maintenance of issues
• Must have knowledge of cargo types (containers, break bulk, pipe, project, wind blades) and safe handling practices
• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Able to operate winch ship crane in a safe manner

Job description

Watco Transloading is hiring for an on-site, hourly-contracted position in Houston, TX. Starting pay is $29.00 per hour with a 12-hour shift schedule and a location at 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015.

The role involves loading and unloading cargo using a winch ship crane, operating crane controls safely, and adhering to safety practices for containers, break bulk, and project cargo. On-the-job training and advancement opportunities are provided.