Crane Operator - Traveling
On-site · Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Crane Operator - Traveling responsible for operating ship gears, gantry and bridge cranes, forklifts, and related equipment to load/unload cargo from ships and barges according to operating plans; works with team to coordinate information flow between crew and location staff; performs maintenance checks, inspections, and minor repairs to maximize port operations availability; ensures safety and compliance while handling diverse cargo and rigging tasks; requires TWIC, outdoor work in varying weather, and willingness to travel to multiple job sites.
Required Qualifications
- HS diploma/GED and previous ships crane experience is preferred
- Friction and hydraulic crane experience is preferred
- Excavator or other heavy machinery experience required
- Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing
- Valid TWIC required
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather
- Ability to travel to multiple job sites as required
- Must be available to work varied hours, shifts including days/nights/weekends/holidays as required
- Must meet physical, mental and dexterity requirements of the job including being physically able to climb and descend ladders and stairs up to 120 feet to access all levels of port and vessel operating equipment
- Must be physically able to pull ropes for tying up ship/barges and utilize hand shovels and other tools for clean up
- Ability to work in most weather conditions and around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at times
- Ability to work rotating shifts as determined by management
- Flexibility to adjust to changing shift work which may require early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
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