Senior Marine Crane Operator & Crew Lead

Gage Marine Corporation; East Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation/PTO

Paid training & certification support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gage Marine Corporation seeks an experienced Marine Crane Operator & Crew Lead to safely operate articulating boom cranes and lead pier crews during marine construction and offseason projects. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to safe operating practices.

The position involves operating cranes aboard barges, coordinating crews, performing inspections, and ensuring vessel stability and safety during lifts.

Qualifications

• Current certification to operate an articulating boom crane.
• Experience operating cranes in marine, offshore, port, barge, or vessel environments.
• Experience leading crane crews, deck crews, or rigging teams.
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, loads, and changing weather.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening (drug/alcohol, background, fitness).
• Ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and rotations as required.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work outdoors in variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate articulating boom cranes aboard barges and lead marine work sites.
• Lead and coordinate crew members, riggers, and other personnel.
• Conduct pre-use crane, rigging, and safety inspections; report defects or unsafe conditions.
• Verify load weights, rigging configurations, crane capacity, weather, and vessel stability before lifts.
• Participate in maintenance talks, job site analyses, safety meetings, and incident reporting.
• Install and remove seasonal piers, lifts and other lake recreation items.

Skills

Crane certification

Marine crane experience

Crew leadership

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Screening readiness

Overtime readiness

Lifting 50–75 lbs

Job description

Gage Marine Corporation seeks an experienced Marine Crane Operator & Crew Lead to safely operate articulating boom cranes and lead pier crews during marine construction and offseason projects. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to safe operating practices.

The position involves operating cranes aboard barges, coordinating crews, performing inspections, and ensuring vessel stability and safety during lifts.