Heavy Equipment/ Crane Operator

The role

The job is operating hydraulic and lattice boom cranes, up to 80 tons, to lift, move, and position heavy materials and equipment. The work is done in Newport, Rhode Island, in facilities, shipyard and restricted areas, with rigging support.

What you will do

• Operate hydraulic and lattice boom cranes to lift, move, position, load and unload heavy materials and equipment.
• Perform precision lifts in restricted or congested areas.
• Operate cranes with lifting capacities of up to 80 tons, primarily Category 1 and Category 4 equipment.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and transport equipment between work sites.
• Set up and remove ship gangways and lift ship equipment, machinery, pumps, motors and HVAC equipment.
• Interpret crane load charts and evaluate lifting capacity, boom positioning, clearances and load routes.
• Conduct pre-operation and visual inspections of cranes and related equipment.
• Coordinate with the Rigger in Charge during pre-lift briefings and follow hand signals, voice commands, bell signals and radio instructions.
• Select and use rigging equipment such as slings, shackles, hooks and chain falls.
• Operate other specialized equipment as assigned, such as forklifts, dump trucks, tow trucks and buses.

Required qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for on- and off-base driving.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of the start date.
• Valid crane operator medical card.
• Valid Government operator license for each type of equipment operated, per NAVFAC P-307.
• Successful completion of the NAVFAC P-307 40-hour crane safety course with a minimum score of 70%.
• Eight-hour crane safety refresher every two years, with a minimum score of 70%.
• Pass an operational proficiency examination and performance qualification test for each crane type requiring a Government operator license.
• Demonstrated experience operating cranes and heavy equipment in industrial, shipyard or facilities environments.
• Strong knowledge of crane operation, lifting procedures and rigging safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of NAVFAC P-307 crane operation and rigging requirements.
• Ability to interpret crane load charts and make sound decisions on load weights, capacities and clearances.
• Ability to understand and follow Rigger in Charge hand signals, bell signals, voice commands and radio communications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Health Savings Account with high deductible medical plan.
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match.
• Open leave policy and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Transportation expense account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Benefits depend on employment classification and contract requirements; eligibility may vary by position.

Before you apply

• Government-provided training and licensing examinations are required for applicable crane operations.
• Government operator license and P-307 course must be completed for applicable crane types.

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. Its companies deliver solutions and services to clients and are SBA 8(a) program participants.