$37.32 per hour

Crane Operator Trainee

United StatesUnited States·Garden City - SavannahNormalentry
Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services
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Key Responsibilities

3/17/2025 Mission: To empower entrepreneurs, strengthen industries, sustain communities, and fortify families by relentle

Requirements Summary

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Good hand-eye coordination and depth perception skills essential. Ability to understand verbal and hand signals necessary.

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Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services
JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title:   Crane Operator Trainee
Department(s): 5016 - Container Cranes
Location(s):   Garden City Terminal
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Starting Pay:  $37.32 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Crane Operations, the Crane Operator Trainee operates various cranes/heavy equipment.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Operates container cranes to move container.
  • Maintains complete and accurate daily operation logs for container cranes and crane maintenance.
  • Assists with rigging crane cables and chains during heavy lifts.
  • Assists with maintenance by checking and adjusting brakes, lubrication, and replacement of worn crane cables.
  • Keeps equipment clean.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Good hand-eye coordination and depth perception skills essential.
  • Ability to understand verbal and hand signals necessary.
  • Ability to climb and work at high elevations up to 200 ft is essential.
  • Knowledge of rigging, safety, crane capabilities and capacities, and general working knowledge of various vessels necessary.
  • Operates container cranes to load and unload containerized and break bulk cargo.
  • Is adept in controlling all functions such as hoist, trolley, gantry and boom motions simultaneously while in close quarters.
  • Occasionally required to lift, move or carry up to 5o lbs. pounds.
  • Vision requirements: Visual acuity of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses for each eye, minimum depth perception of 6/9, and minimum peripheral vision of 70 degrees for each eye.
  • The ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels of administration including immediate supervisor, management and co-workers required.
Experience
  • Experience in operating cranes/heavy duty equipment Preferred
Education
  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses & Certifications
  • TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required
  • Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required

 

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

 

Revised: 3/17/2025

 

Mission: To empower entrepreneurs, strengthen industries, sustain communities, and fortify families by relentlessly striving to accelerate global commerce.

 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Garden City - Savannah, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $77,626 a year
29% above the $60,122 median for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs on Jobera (178 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026

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Crane Operator Trainee$37.32 per hour