Crane Operator - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Lift and precisely place unique, irreplaceable loads with cranes, including flight hardware, ground support equipment, and construction materials
• Tilt, turn, and flip suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multipoint suspension techniques
• Operate a variety of cranes, including rough terrain (RT), crawler, lattice, and hydraulic
• Evaluate and safely perform complicated lifts, including high weight/height, unknown center of gravity, or multiple cranes
• Perform daily and monthly inspections and maintenance on cranes and mobile equipment
• Inspect, procure, and replace lifting and rigging equipment for the site
• Auxiliary duties include assisting the fabrication and test teams with overhead crane operations, assisting with rigging, driving forklifts, and other tasks as needed while not operating cranes

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Crane Operator Certification
• 5+ years of experience operating crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes; or 2+ years of crane operation experience with 3+ years of experience as a certified rigger
• Experience with delicate lifting operations (e.g., in wind farms, power plants, or oil refineries) is highly preferred
• Experience with teardown and assembly of rough terrain and mobile lattice crawler cranes
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) rigging certification
• NCCCO certifications: Lattice boom crane (LAT), telescopic boom cranes—swing-cab (TLL), telescopic boom cranes—fixed-cab (TSS), rigger level 1 (RIG-1)
• Understanding of all rigging equipment—shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities in a fast-paced, challenging work environment

Qualifications

• Standard hours for this position are 1:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Ability to perform job duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted and work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Typically requires work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
• Work in environments with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

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