Energy Jobline ZR is hiring: CRANE OPERATOR in Newport News in Newport News

CRANE OPERATOR

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 17, 2025

Req ID: 42290

Team: O53 LOGISTICS

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

The Role

The selected candidate will operate various bridge and gantry cranes. Candidates should possess the ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity.

Must Have

Candidates must be able to climb, work at heights, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Must be able to learn universal hands signals for proper crane operation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• The ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity
• Experience in one or more of the type cranes listed above with a capacity greater than 10 ton

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.