Crane Operator

Description

• Provide additional support to other crane operators as necessary, including working overtime to complete tasks, operating several types of equipment and training, or monitoring junior operators.
• Must perform daily safety and operational inspection crane. Must perform administrative paperwork including the preparation and submittal of daily crane inspection reports as per internal protocols and industry requirements. Inspections will be performed per documented checklist, determine if any parts are malfunctioning, report any deficiencies, and perform minor repairs to crane as needed. Copies of inspections shall be kept in a binder in the crane.
• Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as required and initiate additional repair requests from mechanics when necessary
• Maintain visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly
• The Crane Operator will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• Must be able to inspect and be responsible for correct selection of rated rigging (slings, cables, straps, blocks, hooks, shackles, etc.) and the crane appurtenances prior to lifting operations with assurances that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged.
• Operates under Lift Director supervision and works with crews on various types of cranes: All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Mobile Crawlers, Hydraulic Cranes, and Boom Trucks; associated with the heavy/civil, roadway and bridge construction industry that includes, but not limited to; pile driving, beam erection, demolition, concrete construction, steel erection, and/or other heavy construction lifting activities.

Requirements

• Must be able to participate and perform lifting load planning; and execute the approved Lift Plan accordingly.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of crane operation characteristics, controls, emergency skills, response to fire, power line contact, tipping, malfunction characteristics and performance questions about the specific crane types in use.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with the set up and operation of the crane’s computer in correct configuration and work within limitations.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in handling, pre-start inspections, post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shut down and securing procedures.
• Must possess the ability to operate various mobile cranes safely with a minimum of supervision while being able to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge to inspect cranes and recommend appropriate actions to maintain the crane in good working order.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• 5+ years’ experience lifting and placing concrete by bucket, prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe as well as metal forming components.
• The Crane Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly, be able to communicate and respond accordingly to radio commands and/or with the ASME B30.5 Standard Hand Signals for Mobile Crane Operations regarding lift communications and/or lift instructions.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification.
• Must be able to maintain compliance responsibilities set forth in the OSHA standard Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR 1926.1400–1442).
• Must be able to work various shifts in a team environment. Team activities include responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day function of the team as well as with senior management who are involved running the project.
• Must be willing to assist in other duties as required while not operating a crane.
• High School Diploma or general education degree
• Must maintain a current Load Chart and Operations Manual within the crane cab at all times and be able to demonstrate Load Chart proficiency on various crane configurations and load chart usage, all in the language of the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements in connection with crane operation including daily inspection log, focus on crane operation, and being able to safely hoist, move and place materials and objects using appropriate attachments.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Group legal plan
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance