Crane Operator

Underwater Mechanix UMX•Jacksonville, FL

61d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Crane Operator at Underwater Mechanix, Inc. (UMX) is responsible for the safe, skilled, and compliant operation of lattice boom, hydraulic, and/or crane barge equipment in support of marine construction and waterfront project operations. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency, situational awareness, and adherence to rigorous lift planning and safety protocols in dynamic marine environments. The Crane Operator works directly with riggers, divers, and construction crews to execute precision lifts including pile driving, heavy material placement, and underwater operations support. This person is a team player with a positive outlook and attitude. They are patient with sharp attention skills and safety always attitude.

Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record
Current NCCCO Certification (TLL / LAT) or an equivalent national recognized crane operator certification
Valid DOT Physical (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
Minimum of 3 years of crane operating experience in a marine construction environment
Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening
Ability to obtain and maintain required federal installation access credentials

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of crane load charts, lift planning, rigging practices, hand signals, and operational limits
Experience operating cranes from barges, piers, shorelines, and other marine construction platforms
Experience on NAVFAC, USACE, or USCG federal construction projects.
Experience operating dredging pumps, pile driving, and working with commercial divers

Responsibilities

Safely operate crawler, lattice-boom, hydraulic, and other assigned cranes during heavy civil marine construction activities.
Perform daily pre-operation and post-operation inspections and document equipment condition, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.
Review lift plans, load charts, site conditions, crane configuration, and ground or barge stability before beginning lifting operations.
Complete routine and critical lifts involving piles, structural steel, concrete components, marine equipment, materials, and construction tooling.
Coordinate crane operations with designated signal persons, riggers, supervisors, vessel operators, and other field personnel.
Verify load weights, lifting capacities, boom configurations, rigging arrangements, and operating radii before each lift.
Maintain awareness of overhead hazards, utilities, swing radius, personnel, weather conditions, vessel traffic, and changing site conditions.
Safely operate cranes from barges, piers, shorelines, and other marine construction platforms while accounting for movement, list, and environmental conditions.
Follow approved lift plans, Job Safety Analyses, manufacturer requirements, company procedures, and applicable OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 standards.
Immediately stop operations when unsafe conditions, communication failures, equipment deficiencies, or unplanned changes are identified.
Support equipment mobilization, setup, breakdown, loadout, and transportation while protecting employees, the public, property, equipment, and the environment.