Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Craftsmen Contractors is hiring a skilled Friction/Hydraulic Crane Operator for a barge repair facility in the Vacherie, La. area. This can be a long term position for the right candidate. You do not have to be certified. The work schedule is Monday thru Friday working days shifts (6:30AM - 4:30PM). Weekly pay by direct deposit. Current TWIC card is a plus.

Starting pay rate: $20 - $25/hr. depending on experience

Job duties:

• Responsible for operating a friction/hydraulic crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
• Operate crane under general supervision but also be able to work under little supervision.
• Perform pre-operation inspections on a daily basis to ensure equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while operating the crane.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other operators to coordinate lifting operations effectively.
• Be able to work at heights and in a high-noise environment.
• Sit for long periods as well as the need to climb up to and operate the crane from the cabin.
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Assist in digging and moving materials as needed to support construction activities.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Coordinate with the ground operations team to ensure the safe movement of cargo according to plan.
• For safety purposes, help supervise otherworkersat the site when not operating the crane.
• Manage the stability of the crane using knowledge of tidal, wind, and other environmental factors.

Job requirements:

• Mechanical knowledge of the design and use of friction/hydraulic crane as well as the ability to make minor repairs
• Excellent depth perception, hand-eye coordination and a fast reaction time
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and to adapt to changing operational needs.
• Familiarity with different types of cranes including mobile, tower, and ship-mounted cranes.
• Undergo a pre-employment drug screen.
• 2 years of Friction/Hydraulic Crane Operator experience working in a shipyard/barge facility preferred.

If you meet the above requirements and are available and interested please respond to this job ad with your resume.

Craftsmen Contractors is a skilled staffing contractor that has helped customers complete projects on time since 2010. We specialize in highly skilled trades for the construction, industrial, and manufacturing industries throughout the South.

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Craftsmen Contractors is a skilled staffing contractor that has helped customers complete projects on time since 2010. We specialize in highly skilled trades for the construction, industrial, and manufacturing industries throughout the South.

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