Crane Operator

IMCO General Construction is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to operate Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes to join our marine construction project team in Bellingham, Washington. This project involves the cleanup and restoration of a marine waterfront area near downtown Bellingham.

The ideal candidate will have significant crane-operating experience in heavy-civil or marine construction environments. Candidates should be experienced in safely operating cranes to support pile driving, dredging and capping, diver-tending, barge-positioning, material-handling, and other marine construction activities. Experience working from barges and coordinating lifts with rigging crews, signal persons, vessel operators, and field leadership is strongly preferred. We are looking for a safety-focused professional who is an effective communicator and willing to work in the field as part of a collaborative team environment.

This position is primarily responsible for operating cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads safely and efficiently. The Crane Operator directly controls crane functions and must possess excellent manual dexterity and the ability to regulate crane and hoist movements according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.

In addition to crane operation, candidates must be willing and able to operate other equipment, including forklifts and loaders, as project needs require. This individual must adhere to company values, safety standards, and work effectively within a team-oriented culture.

Local applicants are preferred. Company-sponsored housing is not available, and relocation assistance will not be provided.

IMCO provides an employee-focused culture and a team-oriented environment, with a strong emphasis on developing successful employees.

• Starting pay is based on 8/20/2025 Whatcom County Prevailing Wage Rates. Hourly rate depends on equipment operated during the shift. Hourly rate range is $ 73.15 - $73.92 an hour, depending on the size of equipment operated. This wage range DOESN’T include the hourly rate of fringe benefits plus a fringe package. Link to look up exact wages here: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wage lookup/rates/journey-level-rates
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan available on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. IMCO offers 100% company matching up to 4% of eligible wages.
• Paid Sick leave – 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.

• Operate Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes safely and efficiently
• Safely operate cranes from barges, temporary work platforms, and land-based work areas to support marine and heavy-civil construction activities.
• Perform lifts associated with pile driving, dredging and capping, diver-tending operations, barge positioning, and marine equipment handling.
• Coordinate lifts and crane movements with rigging crews, signal persons, vessel operators, divers, and field leadership.
• Complete daily crane inspections and report mechanical, safety, or maintenance concerns before operating.
• Review lift plans, load charts, site conditions, and equipment capacities before each operation.
• Monitor changing weather, water, tide, ground, and barge conditions that may affect safe crane operations.
• Maintain required operator certifications and follow all company, project, manufacturer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Understand and respond to all applicable hand signals
• Perform proper rigging practices with safety as the highest priority
• Read and interpret load charts and lift plans
• Operate additional equipment such as forklifts and loaders as needed
• Follow all…