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Crane Operator

19 August 2024
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Summary:

Operates crane to lift, move, load, unload, or position materials or equipment. Performs daily safety and performance checks of crane

equipment. Cleans and lubricates cables, pulley, or grappling devices. Utilizes hand or radio signals to communicate with others on work site.

Complies with all safety regulations. Requires state certification or operator license.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Selects, installs, and uses cable, ropes, shackles, beam clamps, strong backs and other weight handling gear to lift, move and

position heavy loads.

• Fabrication, installation and repair of standing and running riggings and wire cable or fiber rope articles such as slings, towing

bridles, wire rope nets, and other ship and boat rigging and weight handling gear.

• Direct the operation of cranes and similar equipment and plan for clearance and safety factors.

• Assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling docking lines and tackles, subbing lines on cleats or bollards, hauling

in lines by operating capstans, and performing similar duties.

• Traverse and negotiate gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.

• Travers and negotiate uneven surfaces.

• Ascend and work at heights up to 40 feet.

• Abide by all safety rules, company and shipyard practices.

• Perform all other duties required by assigned supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

· Able to gain access to all government facilities as required

· Must have a current forklift license

· Ascend and work at height up to 40 feet

· Must be reliable and maintain consistent work attendance.

Minimum Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, two-year training program.

  • NCCCO Crane Operator certification

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.

• Regular communication (hearing/speaking).

• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and ability to see details at a distance.

• Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna

masts/yardarms (onboard ships).

• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

• Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position and to make precisely coordinated

movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects of varying sizes.

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Noise conditions range from very quiet to some noise.

• This position is performed in a marine environment, with some local travel between facilities.

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).

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