Crane Operator; Dredge

Crane Operator (Dredge)

Kokosing is one of America’s 40 largest general contractors, serving a broad spectrum of private and public clients. The company specializes in heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water and wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales, Kokosing offers visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards to its workforce.

We have an immediate need for a Crane Operator with Dredge/Clamshell experience. Candidates must be willing to travel between Baltimore and Norfolk and work 12‑hour shifts on an extended work schedule.

Operates lattice‑boom crawler cranes (Manitowoc 4000 and Liebherr 895) to run dredge rigs.

• Checks all fluids before starting the engine.
• Levels crane using inside‑cab controls and leveling bubble.
• Observes load rigging or hookup and determines safety of load using load chart.
• Always operates within parameters of load chart.
• Understands and makes use of standard hand signals.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Operates in a smooth and controlled manner.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions immediately.
• Operates crane in a safe, responsible manner.

NCCCO (or CIC) with LBC designation required, TLL designation preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Levels and positions crane for a pick.
• Can determine weight of item being picked and verify it is within crane weight limits using load charts.
• Lifts and sets various objects as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Four to ten years related experience and/or training. Experience must be commensurate with project requirements (e.g., bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane) and will vary by project.

English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.

None

Average: must be able to calculate safe load levels from charts provided.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Use of arms, hands, and feet for loader controls 100 % of the time. Climb on and off machinery as necessary. Sit on machinery 100 % of the time. Stoop or kneel at least once per day to do routine maintenance on machinery.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Tolerate some vibration produced by machinery. Tolerate movement over rough terrain ularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and speak or hear. Work may involve traveling on uneven ground, onboard floating equipment, barges, boats, and piers requiring ability to do so from moving surfaces due to water motion.

Good vision and hearing required for details at close range or in the distance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work places involve moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather…