E-Crane Operator Trainee

Carver Companies; Town of Coeymans (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carver Companies is seeking an experienced Crane Operations Assistant to support loading, unloading, and moving cargo at port facilities and various job sites. You will assist with rigging, signaling, and lift coordination under supervision, and help secure cargo on trailers and docks while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Travel to multiple job sites is expected. You will participate in setup, relocation, and basic maintenance of cranes and related equipment, and keep detailed logs and time

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and heavy equipment to assist with loading, unloading, and moving cargo and materials.
• Travel to multiple job sites as required.
• Conduct pre- and post-operational inspections of cranes; report defects or maintenance needs.
• Assist with rigging, signaling, and lift coordination under supervision.
• Assist in securing and organizing cargo on trailers, docks, or storage areas.
• Work closely with crane operators, riggers, signal persons, dock crews, and supervisors to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily equipment logs, inspection reports, and time records.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members during lifting operations and material handling tasks.
• Assist in crane setup, relocation, and maintenance as needed.
• Support general port operations, including operating other heavy equipment when crane work is not required.

Job description

Job Duties

• Operate E-Cranes, loaders, hold loaders, and trimmers to assist with loading, unloading, and moving cargo and heavy materials at port facilities and job sites.
• Travel to multiple job sites as required.
• Conduct pre- and post-operational inspections of cranes, loaders, hold loaders, trimmers; report any defects or maintenance needs.
• Assist with rigging, signaling, and lift coordination under the direction of senior crane operators or supervisors.
• Assist in securing and organizing cargo on trailers, docks, or storage areas.
• Work closely with crane operators, riggers, signal persons, dock crews, and supervisors to complete lifting and material handling tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow all company, OSHA, and MSHA safety regulations and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily equipment logs, inspection reports, and time records.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members during lifting operations and material handling tasks regarding operational status, delays, or safety concerns.
• Assist in crane setup, relocation, and maintenance as needed.
• Support general port operations, including operating other heavy equipment and labor as assigned when crane operations are not required.