Crane Technician I - Gulf Stream Marine

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is aiding the company’s Crane Technicians. To perform the maintenance and minor repairs of the company’s terminal cranes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum TWO (2) year of experience in maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and operations of heavy equipment and/or various cranes.

· Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in maintenance repairs.

· Effective analytical skills and the ability to identify problems quickly.

· Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.

· Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.

· Must be willing to travel, as needed.

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.

· Possess organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and fellow employees.

· Ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.

· Must have an active valid TWIC card OR must be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

· DOT Screening is required along with other tests as applicable.

· The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, bend forward, squat, exercise repetitive wrist motion, finger dexterity, and use eye-hand coordination.

· The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crawl, twist, reach overhead, exercise repetitive foot motion, pinch, and use eye-hand-foot coordination.

· Requires ability to work at heights over 150’ on a day-to-day basis.

· Requires the ability to work in sometimes awkward positions.

· Ability to climb crane ladders and staircases.

· Ability to lift tools and equipment to 60lbs.

· The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.

· Work is performed primarily in the shop/outdoors; exposed to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts.

· The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist with the maintenance of the company’s terminal cranes.

· Assist with various diagnostics and repairs to the company’s terminal cranes.

· Assist in troubleshooting the terminal cranes’ fuel, hydraulic and electrical systems, and diesel engines.

· Assist with routine checks prior to each terminal crane being used for loading and unloading vessel operations.

· Complete thorough documentation on all reports and forms as required with work assignments.

· Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and maintain an awareness of surrounding (i.e. vehicles, equipment, etc.) at all times.

· Operate and test repaired equipment and confirm that specifications are met.

· Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.

· Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor.

· Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.

· Participate in safety meetings and training.

· Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

· Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor in a professional and efficient manner.