Clamshell Operator

About Us

Discover your future at Forgen!

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.

Location: Various Projects as Assigned

Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Manager Position: No

Reports To: Construction Manager or designee

Summary of Functions

Operate and maintain heavy duty crawler crane equipped with clamshell used in geotechnical operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job.
• Operate and maintain heavy duty crawler crane equipped with clamshell used in geotechnical operations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Read and comply with safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training materials, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
• Follow all safety guidelines, protocols, and industry standards to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and bystanders. Conduct pre-operational inspections of cranes to ensure proper functioning and identify any potential hazards.
• Safely lift, move, and position heavy materials, equipment, and machinery using the crane. Determine load capacities, rigging requirements, and appropriate lifting techniques for each task.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with other team members, including signalers or riggers, to coordinate lifting operations and ensure safe load movement.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of cranes, including lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs. Report any equipment malfunctions or defects to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate records and logbooks related to crane operations, maintenance activities, and any incidents or accidents that occur during work hours.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Two plus years of operation/maintenance of crawler crane equipped with clamshell.
• CCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification for Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC).
• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER training.
• Competent Person Safety Training
• 8-Hour Supervisory Training
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy duty crane equipment.
• Maintenance requirements of heavy duty crane equipment.
• Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy crane equipment operation.
• Possess a keen sense of spatial awareness to maneuver the crane smoothly and avoid obstacles, structures, power lines, or other potential hazards.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites, as needed.
• Math and measurement skills.
• Ability to embrace a culture of safety.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to work on slopes and uneven surfaces.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first