Crane Operator - Clamshell Bucket

Crane Operator - Clamshell Bucket

Cooper Consolidated, LLC (operating under CGB Enterprises, Inc.) invites applications for this role.

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible.

At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It’s what makes us a leader in our industry.

Do you have experience operating a Clamshell Bucket Crane? Do you enjoy working outdoors and on the water? If so, this may be a great opportunity for you! Cooper Consolidated offers a competitive pay rate, overtime opportunities and a great benefits and 401K package!

This job is primarily responsible for operating an overhead, barge-mounted crane to lift, move, position and reposition loads. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring load is safely attached to crane before making lifts, performing crane maintenance and inspection of crane. Additionally, this role will perform other duties when not operating the crane (e.g. maintenance and inspection of cables and brakes and other maintenance duties as requested that may not be directly related to crane operation and maintenance).

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Operate overhead, barge-mounted crane (controlled from a cab) to lift, move, and position loads (e.g. pig iron, coal, grain, machinery and equipment using hoisting attachments such as hooks, slings and buckets).
• Manipulate or depress crane controls (e.g. pedals, levers and buttons) to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Perform daily inspection of crane for safety issues and determine if any parts/equipment are malfunctioning or broken including cables and brakes.
• Repair crane as needed and/or notify supervisor of defects/malfunctions.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Complete all necessary documentation whether it be written or on a record keeping device.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; leveling buildings, stocking, cutting grass, cutting chocks and general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education
Required – High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience
Required – None.
Preferred – 1 year’s experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Certification
Required – None.
Preferred – NCCCO Certification.

• Working knowledge of computers and applicable software.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to analyze problems and offer solutions.
• Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
• Ab…