Certified Crane Operator

Job Description

Orion Marine Group has an immediate opening for Certified Crane Operators in Tampa, FL & Charleston, SC.  This position is accountable for supporting field operations at marine project locations for Orion Marine Construction, Inc.  Incumbents are responsible for the operation of cranes and other hoisting equipment in the construction or repair of marine terminals and dock facilities.  Typically, they will work closely with the Project Superintendent, Foreman, Pile Drivers, Welders, Boat captains, Laborers, Helpers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers.    

Specific Responsibilities:

• Works as assigned by the Foreman to ensure the successful completion of ongoing or new marine construction projects.
• Assists in unloading and assembling a crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in marine construction activities.
• Utilizes basic skills as a hook operator in swinging rig, raising and lowering crane boom, raising and lowering load lines on the crane.
• Operates a hydraulic rubber tire or track crane equipped with a multiple-part pick-up or single-line hoist suspended from a boom by a cable.
• Maneuvers and positions load over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Moves hand levers and depresses pedals to rotate chassis over lift load points.
• Utilizes load charts to determine the load and radius capabilities of the crane.
• Assists in the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily safety inspection of crane and recognizes possible problem areas such as worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, etc.
• Ensures that crane boom is properly secured upon the work barge before moving from one work location to another and otherwise demonstrates safe work practices in all aspects of crane operation.
• Works closely with Foreman, Pile Drivers, Welders, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for the incumbent’s safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.