Crane Operator

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile‑driving business supporting the early development of Seattle’s waterfront. Today, Manson’s legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values:
Take care of people;
Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson’s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

The crane operator is responsible for operating crawler crane in support of Marine construction projects. The employee must be able to work 8 to 12 hour shifts. Must work a rotating schedule and provide transportation to and from the jobsite(s). Extensive travel is required for this position.

• Operates a lattice boom crane in support of construction activities moving forms rebar and so on.
• Operates the crane during pile driving operations. Impact or vibratory
• Assist in other essential faucets of the project if crane operations are unneeded.
• Performs daily crane, rigging, barge and associated equipment inspections, completion of inspection logs and basic maintenance on crane: changing oil and filters, fueling, lubricating gears and bearings, etc.
• Maintains inventory of rigging supplies and repairs and splices cables and towing ropes.
• Secures mooring lines to barges or tugs if needed.
• Participates in writing JSAs prior to performing work activity and executes work accordingly.
• Ensures compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience lattice boom crawler cranes.
• Sheet Concrete and cylinder pile driving experience is a plus.
• Experience operating a totally friction Derrick a plus.
• Must be able to pass DBIDS security check.
• Must have ability to give and receive, understand, respond and follow verbal and written communications and instructions, including the ability to read/write machinery requirements, document compliance records and receive and respond to hand/radio signals from deck crew.
• Must be able to communicate, take direction well, and work cooperatively with other colleagues.
• Valid Crane Operator certification (such as NCCCO) with specialization required in Lattice Boom cranes (LBC) required.
• Valid picture identification required.
• Valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or eligibility is required for this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is primarily a field-based position. The position requires routine travel to project sites along and Gulf and East Coast.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, to grasp, grip, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Required to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., hard hats, goggles, work boots, safety and life vests) necessary for various job and worksites.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recr