Mobile Crane Operator - Steel America (Job ID: 1116)

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. • Norfolk, VA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Mobile Crane Operator to support operations in Norfolk, VA.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five (5) years of industrial crane operating experience and at least three (3) years' experience in rigging.
• Must have NCCCO crane certification.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with crane operations
• Must be willing/able to operate many varieties of cranes to include 60T mobiles, 15T electric-hoist wing walls, RT mobile cranes, and 20T track cranes.
• Must have good depth perception and be comfortable working at all heights.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must have knowledge of crane maintenance and repair.
• Must have the ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Must be able to use measuring instruments.
• Must be able to work independently to complete responsibilities.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience operating a 230T Manitowoc.
• Prefer experience with overhead cranes.
• Prefer Technical Training.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and hydraulic portal cranes in a safe effective manner.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Train on friction cranes and other nonstandard equipment.
• Operate traveling or stationary overhead cranes to lift, move, and position loads, such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials, using hoisting attachments, such as hooks, slings, or buckets.
• Hold employees in the basket to conduct ship repairs.
• Observe load hookup and determines safety of the load.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Review daily work and special loading instructions.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities in order to prevent overload.
• Using hand and arm signals for installing, handling, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Board ships via stairs, ladders, and gangways with tool bags and needed equipment.
• Control cost in assigned area of responsibility.
• Other duties/rigging duties may be assigned as workload dictates.

Benefits

• Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED