Crane Operator - SDCA

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe equipment operation
• Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality
• Actively participate in the continuous development of a work environment that is within parameters of industry accepted safety mandated priorities.
• Must be willing to work any shift
• Must maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites
• Must be able select and attach to load proper lifting gear required to safely and efficiently perform duties of crane operation
• Participate in continuous practical training of less experienced fellow craftsmen
• May be assigned tasks that are outside the normal craft requirements
• Must demonstrate the ability to apply practices that satisfy regulatory requirements and/or industry wide established guidelines to carry out instructions or directions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Also will be expected to be able to identify and then resolve small problems which arise while carrying out day-to-day tasks
• Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and forklifts, identifying maintenance needs.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

•   3 years minimum work experience as an overhead crane operator in a shipyard environment or similar industry
•   Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L’s

•   Must meet all the physical requirements specified by ASME B30.2
•   Ability to follow specific instructions and work with limited supervision
•   Must possess a thorough knowledge of equipment used in crane/rigging operations. To include, but not limited to, slings, shackles, clamps, chain hoists, load cells, etc.
•   Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize load charts
•   Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals
•   Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment [PPE] as per OSHA standards
•   Must be able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
•   Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos
•   Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations