Crane Operator
About the job
- Crane operating, rigging, and flagging experience is required.
- A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Alabama State Docks Badge, and valid driver's license are required.
- Must be physically able to work outdoors and climb ladders.
- Must have good vision.
- Must be comfortable working around heights and water.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to a safe, team-oriented culture.
- Service and operate land-based and barge-mounted cranes supporting stevedoring and terminal operations.
- Work on and maintain barges, docks, equipment, and related assets as directed by the crew foreman.
- Load and unload ships and barges efficiently and safely.
- Service and fuel cranes and equipment.
- Troubleshoot crane systems and assist with repairs.
- Instruct and train deckhands and crane operators in training.
- Submit required daily inspections.
- Inspect and change cables and rigging.
- Maintain good housekeeping.
- Order and maintain supplies from the warehouse.
About the company
The Cooper Group provides end-to-end maritime and logistics services across three U.S. coasts and Mexico, backed by a network of owned satellite companies. It operates warehousing, terminal operations, tugboats and push boats, barging, floating terminals, logistics, marine and timberlands, vessel repair, and even restaurants. It moves goods by coordinating storage, on-water transport, and related support services through its owned assets and integrated subsidiaries. Its goal is to deliver reliable, scalable logistics and marine services across North America by leveraging a broad, asset-backed footprint to serve customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mobile, Alabama
Founded
1905
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Crescent delivered M/V Kentucky in May 2026, expanding Mississippi River ship-assist capacity.
- Cooper expanded bulk stevedoring to Corpus Christi, broadening Texas Gulf customer reach.
- New Pelican and Creole King cranes strengthen Mississippi River throughput and customer retention.
What critics are saying
- Heavy capital spending on four new tugboats through 2029 raises leverage and execution pressure.
- Cooper/Ports America and other joint ventures expose margins to partner disputes and terminal renewals.
- Port labor disruption or Mississippi River traffic slowdown hits stevedoring, towing, and fleeting revenue immediately.
What makes The Cooper Group unique
- Established in 1905, Cooper spans stevedoring, tugboats, barging, and logistics nationwide.
- Crescent Towing operates 24 tugboats, including Tier 4 Z-drive assets, across major ports.
- Cooper Consolidated deploys Mississippi River bulk stevedoring with massive E-crane equipment.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus