Crane Operator - Part Time
Purpose:
Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a Crane Operator to support operations on 1st Shift
at our site in in Norfolk, VA.
Job Description:
- Operate mobile, friction, and hydraulic portal cranes in a safe effective manner.
- Operate traveling or stationary overhead cranes to lift, move, and position loads, such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials, using hoisting attachments, such as hooks, slings, or buckets.
- Hold employees in the basket to conduct ship repairs.
- Complete pre-task planning (Job Safety Analysis) to ensure safe operations.
- Observe load hookup and determine safety of the load.
- Work with management to develop critical lift plans where required.
- Inspect cables, pulleys and grappling devices for wear, and install/replace cables and parts as needed.
- Maintain and troubleshoot various crane structures and cab features; hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Manipulate or depress crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Perform daily pre-operation inspections of cranes and equipment to assess required maintenance and repair.
- Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Using hand and arm signals for installing, handling, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Board ships via stairs, ladders, and gangways with tool bags and needed equipment.
- Control cost in assigned area of responsibility.
- Operate forklifts and extended boom forklifts.
- Other duties/rigging duties may be assigned as workload dictates.
Qualifications:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five (5) years of Maritime Industry crane operating experience and at least three (3) years' experience in rigging.
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with crane operations.
- Must have proven experience operating overhead cranes in all types of weather conditions.
- Must have forklift experience.
- Must have good depth perception and be comfortable working at all heights.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must have knowledge of crane maintenance and repair.
- Must have the ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
- Must wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator, Hearing Protection, Personal Floatation Device.
- Must be able to work independently to complete responsibilities.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer Technical Training.
- NCCCO certification preferred.
- Experience operating Manitowoc preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). |
Colonna's Shipyard
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Mar 06, 2025