Brown & Root Industrial Services, Llc
Provides integrated industrial services including engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance.
Crane Operator
Operate cranes and related equipment to move materials safely per guidelines.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The operator runs a variety of power‑driven equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, cranes and dump trucks to move dirt and other materials. The role includes setting up and operating production equipment according to guidelines, adjusting machine settings, controlling levers for diesel, electric, gasoline or steam‑powered machines, interpreting hand signals, and working on uneven surfaces. The operator may also assist in positioning and securing materials, perform routine maintenance, and follow all safety and project rules. • Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. • Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner. • Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam‑powered operating equipment. • Interprets hand signals to determine material placement. • Manipulates equipment on unlevel working surfaces as required. • Assists in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation. • Performs routine maintenance or repairs. • Observes and complies with all safety and project rules. • Observes load hook‑up and determines safety of load. • Manipulates crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement per instructions. • Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism. • Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions. • Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies. • Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment. • Interprets load charts when required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸machine setup
- ▸settings adjustment
- ▸crane control
- ▸load handling
- ▸maintenance
What You Bring
A high school diploma or equivalent plus relevant experience is required. The employee works under close supervision, follows established procedures, and does not exercise independent judgment, reporting to a supervisor or manager.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸relevant experience
- ▸close supervision
- ▸procedures
- ▸reporting
Benefits
Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and offers benefits including a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional training and development.
Work Environment
Field