Crane Operator (Marine)

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We have immediate needs for a Crane Operator with Pile Driving experience. Must be willing to travel between Baltimore and Norfolk, and work 12-hour shifts with an extended work schedule. Dredging experience a plus but not required.

SUMMARY

Operates lattice boom and telescopic/hydraulic cranes to perform duties for marine construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Checks all fluids before starting engine.
• Levels crane using inside cab controls and levelling bubble.
• Observes load rigging or hookup and determines safety of load using load chart.
• Always operates within parameters of load chart.
• Understands and makes use of standard hand signals.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Operates in a smooth and controlled manner.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions immediately.    
• Operates crane in a safe, responsible manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

NCCCO (or CIC) with LBC designation required, TLL designation preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Level and position crane for a pick.
• Must be able to determine weight of item being picked. Must check charts to see if item is within weight limits of crane.
• Lift and set various objects as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four to ten years related experience and/or training. Experience must be commensurate with requirements of project (e.g. bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane), and therefore will vary by project.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

None

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Average: must be able to calculate safe load levels from charts provided.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS