Crane Operator

Crane Operator – Ballard Marine Construction

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor located in Washougal, WA, with projects and regional offices across North America.

We offer challenging technical projects, a culture of excellence, and a supportive team environment where everyone is accountable and collaborative.

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of computerized mobile cranes—operating friction cranes, lattice boom crawlers, and stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The operator receives direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals.

• Grit and resiliency – determined to figure out how to make things happen even when impossible.
• Team spirit and inspirational – a hard‑working, supportive team that celebrates wins.
• Driven and competitive – loves competition, learning from outcomes, and achieving results.
• Trustworthy and respectful – honest, authentic, and respectful in all interactions.
• Ownership and accountability – examines own actions first before blaming external factors.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Five (5) years of verifiable crane operating experience.
• 3–5 years in heavy civil projects.
• Preferred: pile‑driving and leading crews.
• Prior rigging, signaling, and bridge operations experience.
• Experience in environments with military services, commercial agencies, or host nations is preferred.
• Additional training:
  Equipment Operator certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent.

• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read and interpret heavy construction plans.
• Team collaboration and high‑demand work capability.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI crane standards.
• Certification to operate computerized mobile cranes up to 80 tons.

• Maintain safe and productive crane operations, including routine maintenance.
• Inspect work sites to ensure worker safety.
• Support structural operations—forming substructures, setting steel and concrete girders, placing reinforced concrete decks.
• Check crane radius and setup before operations begin.
• Provide input on lift plans, means, and methods.
• Collaborate with foreman on safety and toolbox talks.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspections and basic maintenance of crane and rigging.
• Notify chain of command of any crane or rigging defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment and supplies.
• Work outdoors for long periods in varying seasons and conditions.
• Long hours and exposure to strenuous conditions.
• Ability to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day, night, weekend).
• Climb ladders, work at heights, walk and stand on uneven surfaces, operate on barges, piers, vessels, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, squat, push, pull for varying amounts of time.

Ballard offers a strong benefit package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

• $25–$45 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.