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HII

Gantry Crane Operator

HII

. Operate gantry, overhead, locomotive and tower cranes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating various types of cranes, including gantry, overhead, locomotive, and tower cranes, while ensuring safe and efficient lifting and movement of heavy items. Familiar with the use of lifting tools and supporting shipbuilding operations for military vessels.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cranes OperationHeavy LiftingLifting Tools UtilizationShipbuilding SupportU.S. Citizenship

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Hard Skills
Gantry Crane OperationOverhead Crane OperationLocomotive Crane OperationTower Crane OperationHeavy LiftsBlocking TechniquesMovement of Heavy Items
Tools & Technologies
Lifting HeadsChainsNylon Rope Slings
Industry Keywords
U.S. NavyU.S. Coast GuardShipbuilding Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate gantry, overhead, locomotive and tower cranes
  • Utilize lifting tools including heads, chains and/or nylon rope slings
  • Perform heavy lifts, blocking, and movement and lifting of heavy items
  • Support shipbuilding operations for amphibious ships, destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Must be familiar with operation of gantry, overhead, locomotive and tower cranes
  • Familiarity with lifting tools, including heads, chains and/or nylon rope slings
  • Familiarity with heavy lifts, blocking, and movement and lifting of heavy items
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must work multiple shifts
  • No telework eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
  • On-site health centers
  • Tele-medicine
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Savings plan options (401K)
  • Financial education and planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
  • Competitive benefits
  • Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth