Mobile Crane Operator - Steel America Job ID 759
Mobile Crane Operator - Steel America Job ID 759
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05-04-2025
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Job Description
Mobile Crane Operator Steel America
Purpose:
Steel America a division of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a Mobile Crane Operator to supportoperations in Norfolk VA.
Job Description:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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 electrichoist 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
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer experience operating a 230T Manitowoc.
- Prefer experience with overhead cranes.
- Prefer Technical Training.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10 or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & manlifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon jobrelated reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas 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).
Employment Type
Full Time
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