Friction Crane Operator - Port of Memphis, TN

Watco Transloading; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company is seeking a Friction Crane Operator for their Memphis location. The ideal candidate will have experience operating lattice boom friction cranes and will be responsible for maintaining various equipment, ensuring safe loading and unloading of cargo. The role offers competitive pay based on experience and opportunities for career advancement. Join the team and contribute to managing vital logistics operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Friction Crane Experience is required.
• Ability to operate Lattice boom friction cranes or similar equipment.
• Experience with Front-end loader, Forklifts, Skid Steer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain lattice boom friction cranes and other equipment.
• Load and discharge cargo to and from marine barges and trucks.
• Assist with routine maintenance and safety checks of all lifting equipment.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Lattice boom friction crane

Forklifts

Skid Steer

Barge moving winch

Job description

Friction Crane Operator - Port of Memphis, TN

Job Location: Memphis, TN • Facility: Memphis-38113 • Office Location: Onsite • Employment Type: Hourly • Job Type: Full Time

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

This position operates a Lattice Boom Cable Crane. Friction Crane Experience is required. Our Memphis location has an American 999 and a Manitowoc 3900.

Starting Pay Depending on Experience

Position Description

• Operates and maintains - Lattice boom friction cranes or equal equipment, Front-end loader, Forklifts, Skid Steer, and barge moving winch equipment used in loading and discharge of many types of cargoes to and from marine barges and trucks.