Crane Operator

CS Marine Constructors, Inc, 425 15th St, Vallejo, California, United States of America

The Marine Crane Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of cranes on vessels, offshore rigs, or marine terminals. This role ensures the secure lifting, movement, and placement of cargo and equipment while adhering to strict safety protocols and operational standards. The position requires technical expertise, precision, and strong communication skills to coordinate with teams in dynamic marine environments.

Only local applicants will be considered, no relocation.

• Operate marine cranes safely and efficiently, manipulating controls to regulate speed and movement of loads.
• Monitor crane performance and ensure compliance with operational guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct pre‑lift briefings (toolbox talks) and maintain safe exclusion zones.
• Verify rigging and load charts are correctly followed for each lift.
• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and function checks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
• Conduct minor repairs as needed.
• Interpret and execute lift plans, ensuring load weights are within the crane’s capacity.
• Assess environmental and operational conditions to confirm safe lifting conditions.
• Communicate with the vessel’s bridge, deck crew, and/or rig teams via 2‑way radio and visual signals.
• Work collaboratively to ensure smooth and precise lifting operations.

• Experience as a crane operator in marine, offshore, or industrial environments.
• Valid certifications/licenses as required by local or international maritime regulations (e.g., API, OPITO, or equivalent). NCCCO Certification required.
• Knowledge of lifting operations, load charts, and rigging practices.
• Ability to pass required medical and fitness‑to‑work examinations.
• Friction/Conventional crane experience required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Crane Operation required, Marine experience preferred.
• NCCCO Certification required.

• Setting:
  Work aboard vessels, offshore rigs, and marine ports/terminals.
• Conditions:
  Exposure to variable weather and sea conditions. Will require rotating shifts, overtime, and extended periods of travel.

• Walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend or crouch; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in physically demanding environments.

• This position is a Union role – Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3).
• Hourly rate is based on current status in OE3 – Fringe Benefit details are additional and not listed below.
• OE3 Apprentice rates are as follows: $34.41–$53.18
• OE3 Operator rates are as follows: $58.04–$68.18
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CS Marine Constructors, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally‑recognized Indian Tribe.*

“Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.