CRANE OPERATOR

Primary Purpose & Function

Work is primarily performed outdoors in every kind of weather condition and under unpleasant conditions. Depending on task performed, the noise intensity ranges from moderate to extreme. Some tasks require working with very time sensitive materials and hazardous substances.

Essential Locations

• Cameron
• LAFourchon, LA
• Intracoastal - Abbeville, LA
• Venice, LA

Functions & Responsibilities

• Adhering to EPS safe operations procedures.
• Responsible for all rigging procedures according to EPS Rigging Manual.
• Ensure that all clients’ expectations are met.
• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for high lifting.
• Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop crane engine.
• Follow directions carefully.
• Conduct / Take part in Pre-Job Safety Meeting
• Conduct JSA’s prior to conducting and job
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to demonstrate safe operation of equipment.
• Must be able to travel safely to locations.
• Possess a valid NCCER Crane Certification, TWIC card, BASIC Operation Plus, site specific plant orientation, EPS Cargo Handlers New Hire Orientation and any other certifications that the client determines necessary.

Physical Capabilities

• Physical strength and ability sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, sometimes under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all kinds of weather.
• Physical strength and stamina to work 12-14 hour tours. Also requires tolerance for the heat and cold.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to work Daylight and Night time hours.

Other Capabilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility to respond to emergency 24 hour shift requirements for calls in from off duty hours.

Use of Tools and Equipment

• Able to acquire sufficient skill in using tools and equipment used for the various tasks and functions described above.

Education & Experience

• A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Additional training may be required in order to meet company or customer standards or expectations.

Physical Requirements

• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling - Frequent
• Climbing - Occasional
• Full Motor Capability - Frequent
• Hearing - Constant High
• Eye-Hand Coordination - Frequent
• Keyboarding - Frequent
• Lifting - Heavy (
• Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Occasional
• Sight Acuity - Far - Occasional
• Sight Acuity - Near - Frequent
• Sight Depth & Color Acuity - Frequent
• Sitting at Video Display Terminal - Frequent
• Standing and/or Walking - Frequent
• Talking (Loud and/or Clear) - Frequent

Company Policy/Procedure Compliance

• Follow all company policies & procedures as well as local, state & federal laws concerning employment to include, but not limited to: I-9 information, EEOC, Civil Rights, and ADA.
• The company does not tolerate sexual or other unlawfully discriminatory actions, gestures, harassment or statements. Any of these behaviors are subject to personnel action up to and including termination and are to be reported to management immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality of company records and information at all times.
• Maintain a professional image.