Marine Crane Operator
On-siteWilliams Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Operate articulating boom cranes aboard barges and lead marine work sites during construction and offseason projects. Lead and coordinate crew members, riggers, and other assigned personnel while conducting pre-use crane, rigging, and safety inspections to identify defects. Verify load weights, rigging configurations, crane capacity, weather conditions, and vessel stability before lifts. Participate in maintenance talks, job site analyses, safety meetings, and incident reporting. Use general construction skills to install and remove seasonal piers, lifts, and other recreation lake items. Requires current articulating boom crane certification, marine environment experience, and ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and rotational schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Current certification to operate an articulating boom crane
- Demonstrated experience operating cranes in a marine, offshore, port, barge, or vessel environment
- Previous experience leading crane crews, deck crews, or rigging teams
- Ability to work safely around moving equipment, suspended loads, changing weather, and marine conditions
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass required pre-employment screening, including drug and alcohol testing, background check, and physical/fit-for-duty requirements
- Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and rotational schedules when required
- Ability to consistently lift 50–75 lbs. and work outdoors in variable weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
- NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification, where applicable
- Experience with hydraulic knuckle-boom, telescopic, pedestal-mounted, or vessel-mounted cranes
- Familiarity with vessel stability, deck loading, and marine cargo operations
- Previous knowledge of boat lifts and pier construction around Lake Geneva
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