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Harbor Crane Operator
full-time•Houston
About this role
Overview
Qualifications
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for safely operating a Mobile Harbor Crane loading and unloading vessels at the marine terminal, handling containers, bulk cargos, general cargos, heavy lift and other cargos.
Qualifications
· Must have a minimum of (2) two years of marine industry related experience operating crane equipment.
• Must have (1) one year experience operating heavy equipment such as the 9K, 30K or 52K forklift.
• Must have advance knowledge understanding flagging signals used in cargo handling.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Must adhere to safety protocol and work in a drug-free environment.
• TWIC required.
Responsibilities
• Operate friction 3900/4000/4100 class cranes and lattice booms to lift and move materials, machines, containers, or cargo in a waterfront setting.
• Manipulate and depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of the crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Completing daily and weekly inspection and maintenance reports
• Lift position and place machinery, equipment, containers and cargo as directed.
• Properly set-up crane mats and outriggers prior to start of operations.
• Must know instrument and control panels.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load line.
• Read and understand crane charts.
• Operate crane according to signals of Flagman.
• Follow directions of supervision carefully.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position requires working in all types of weather.
• NCCCO NCCER Certification preferred, not required.
What you'll do
- The Harbor Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating cranes to load and unload various types of cargo at the marine terminal. This includes inspecting cranes for safety, completing maintenance reports, and following signal instructions.
About Gulf Stream Marine
Gulf Stream Marine is a leader in cargo handling, stevedoring and terminal operations in the Gulf Coast region.
Cargo shipments are like stevedoring companies: no two are exactly the same. Founded upon the belief that a stevedoring company should be driven by the demands of its clients, Gulf Stream Marine has established a reputation as an industry leader. The company prides itself on being unique – more flexible, innovative and dependable than its competitors in the Gulf Coast region. Gulf Stream Marine, treating cargo and clients differently than you ever imagined possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Harbor Crane Operator do at Gulf Stream Marine?
As a Harbor Crane Operator at Gulf Stream Marine, you will: the Harbor Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating cranes to load and unload various types of cargo at the marine terminal. This includes inspecting cranes for safety, completing maintenance reports, and following signal instructions..
Is the Harbor Crane Operator position at Gulf Stream Marine remote?
The Harbor Crane Operator position at Gulf Stream Marine is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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