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Crane Operator


Job Location:

Houma, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Summary

The crane operator is responsible for operating a crawler crane in support of Marine construction projects. The employee must be able to work 8-to-12-hour shifts and must work a rotating schedule and provide transportation to and from the jobsite(s). Extensive travel is required for this position.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattles waterfront. Today Mansons legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people families and communities whose commitment to success safety and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Mansons number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates a crawler crane in support of construction activities moving forms rebar and so on.
  • Operates the crane during pile driving operations. Impact or vibratory
  • Assist in other essential faucets of the project if crane operations are unneeded.
  • Performs daily crane rigging barge and associated equipment inspections completion of inspection logs and basic maintenance on crane: changing oil and filters fueling lubricating gears and bearings etc.
  • Maintains inventory of rigging supplies and repairs and splices cables and towing ropes
  • Secures mooring lines to barges or tugs if needed.
  • Participates in writing JSAs prior to performing work activity and executes work accordingly.
  • Ensures compliance with Mansons Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
  • Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment
  • Additional duties may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities desired in candidates.

  • Minimum 3 years experience lattice boom crawler cranes.
  • Valid Crane Operator certification (such as NCCCO) with specialization required in Lattice Boom cranes (LBC) required.
  • Valid picture identification required.
  • Valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or eligibility is required for this position.
  • Sheet Concrete and cylinder pile driving experience is a plus.
  • Experience operating a totally friction Derrick a plus.
  • Must have ability to give and receive understand respond and follow verbal and written communications and instructions including the ability to read/write machinery requirements document compliance records and receive and respond to hand/radio signals from deck crew.
  • Must be able to communicate take direction well and work cooperatively with other colleagues.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position including:
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water
Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites
Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats personal floatation devices safety glasses respirators etc.)

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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Required Experience:

IC