Crane Operator

Job Description

We have needs for a Crane Operator in the following areas with the following designations: Saluda, VA - NCCCO (or CIC) with LAT/LBT designation; pile driving experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks all fluids before starting engine.
• Levels crane using inside cab controls and levelling bubble.
• Observes load rigging or hookup and determines safety of load using load chart.
• Always operates within parameters of load chart.
• Understands and makes use of standard hand signals.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Operates in a smooth and controlled manner.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions immediately.
• Operates crane in a safe, responsible manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• NCCCO (or CIC) with LAT and TLL designations required.
• DOT medical card required.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Level and position crane for a pick.
• Must be able to determine weight of item being picked.
• Must check charts to see if item is within weight limits of crane.
• Lift and set various objects as needed.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years related experience and/or training.
• Experience must be commensurate with requirements of project (e.g. bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane), and therefore will vary by project.

Language Skills

• English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.

Reasoning Abilities

• Average: must be able to calculate safe load levels from charts provided.

Physical Demands

• Use of arms, hands for feet for loader controls 100% of the time.
• Sit on machinery 100% of time.
• Stoop or kneel at least once per day to do routine maintenance on machinery.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Construction sites may be in isolated areas but are mostly in tight, high traffic areas; high activity level - around other equipment and workers.