Critical Lift & Transport Technician; Launch

Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Launch)

Long Beach, CA

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• Operate different types of cranes/crawler cranes (Tadano ATF 100G-4, ATF 130G-5, MLC
  300, LR11000, LR1300, LTR
  1100)
• Precisely place one‑off, non‑replaceable loads in certain areas with crane and dual crane lifts
• Support inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and crawler cranes
• Tilt, dip and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles using multi‑point rigging techniques
• Perform different rigging challenges
• Assist with rigging and driving forklifts on top of crane‑cab duties

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification (LBC‑TLL)

• 5+ years of experience operating crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes
• 5+ years of experience in rigging
• Experience working with delicate lifting operations (e.g., wind farms, power plants, oil refinery industry)
• Experience with tear‑down and build of crawler cranes
• NCCER/NCCCO rigging certification
• Experience with a variety of rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment

• Ability to work the following shift, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Day shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Must pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Willing to support frequent travel between the Port of Long Beach and Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Valid driver’s license (class “B” or better)
• Capacity to perform job duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, working in cramped positions, hand‑over‑hand climbing, lifting 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• On‑the‑job (OJT) training required

• Pay range:
• Critical Lift & Transport Technician/Level 1: $33.00 – $41.75 per hour
• Critical Lift & Transport Technician/Level 2: $37.50 – $47.25 per hour
• Critical Lift & Transport Technician/Level 3: $41.75 – $52.75 per hour
• Base salary determined case‑by‑case based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience
• Eligibility for long‑term incentives (stock, options, cash awards) and discretionary bonuses
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other discounts and perks
• Accrual of 3 weeks paid vacation and eligibility for 10+ paid holidays per year

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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