Crane Operator

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team.

We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it.

Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of computerized mobile cranes. This position will operate friction cranes, lattice boom crawlers and stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. They will receive direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement.

• This position is tied to a local Boulder, CO project focused on the repair of a hydroelectric dam, requiring work in and around active heavy civil marine construction operations.
• Must possess a current TLL Certification and demonstrated experience operating an RT130 crane on a barge in heavy civil or marine construction environments.

• Grit and resiliency: we dig deep to make things happen, never give up, and take on challenges that others avoid.
• Comradeship & inspiration: a hard‑working team that celebrates wins and shares energy.
• Driven and competitive: we love competition, learning from loss, and doing what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and respectful: honesty, authenticity, transparency, and constructive conflict.
• Ownership and accountability: we look in the mirror, learn lessons, and challenge ourselves and others.

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

• Five (5) years of verifiable experience operating cranes.
• 3–5 years of experience in heavy civil/marine projects.
• TLL certification.
• Prior experience leading crews is strongly preferred.
• Must have prior experience in rigging and signaling and bridge operations.
• Experience operating additional equipment is strongly preferred.
• Prefer OCONUS experience operating equipment in an environment with military services, commercial agencies, and host nation elements.
• Additional experience and education requirements may vary by assignment.
• Equipment operator training and certificate from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), or verifiable military or civilian training from construction field, or related certification issued by a previous employer.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and understand heavy construction plans.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Works well in a high‑demands environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Equipment operator training and certificate from NCCCO, or verifiable training from construction field, or related certification issued by employment.
• Ability to obtain, through evaluation, the certification to operate computerized mobile cranes up to eighty (80) tons.

• Maintain a safe and productive crane, including performing routine maintenance.
• Inspect work sites to ensure safety of workers.
• Support structure operations, including but not limited to forming substructure, setting steel and concrete girders, and placing reinforced concrete decks.
• Check radius and set‑up of crane before operations.
• Provide input on lift plans and means and methods.
• Work closely with foreman on safety issues and toolbox talks.
• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspections and be responsible for basic maintenance of crane and rigging associated with operations.
• Notify appropriate chain of command of any defaults with crane…