Friction Crane Operator - Terminal

Overview This position is responsible for safely operating a Friction Crane to load and unload cargo from railcars and trucks within the terminal operations department. The Friction Crane Operator ensures cargo is handled safely and efficiently while following all company safety procedures, operational requirements, and established handling practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of (2) two years of marine industry related experience operating crane equipment.
• Must have (1) one year experience operating heavy equipment such as the 9K, 30K or 52K forklift.
• Must have advance knowledge understanding flagging signals used in cargo handling.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Must adhere to safety protocol and work in a drug-free environment.
• TWIC required.

Responsibilities

• Operate friction 3900/4000/4100 class cranes and lattice booms to lift and move materials, machines, containers, or cargo in a waterfront setting.
• Manipulate and depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of the crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Completing daily and weekly inspection and maintenance reports
• Lift position and place machinery, equipment, containers and cargo as directed.
• Properly set-up crane mats and outriggers prior to start of operations.
• Must know instrument and control panels.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load line.
• Read and understand crane charts.
• Operate crane according to signals of Flagman.
• Follow directions of supervision carefully.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position requires working in all types of weather.
• NCCCO NCCER Certification preferred, not required.