Crane Operator

Description of Duties

• Maintain and operate overhead crane and forklift to lift, move and position loads in a safe manner.
• Plan, specify, and position rigging equipment for accomplishing work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate cranes to offload and backload tugs, barges, and etc.
• Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instruction.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overloading.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the crane, including mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
• Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed.
• Complete daily checklist, delivery logs, maintenance schedule and all other necessary paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Maintain the appearance of the forklift and crane by keeping it clean, free of debris and painted.
• Follow all safety procedures during all crane and forklift operations.
• Know and understand McAllister’s Safety Policy and comply with all the requirements of the Quality Safety Management System.
• Assisting other departments as needed.
• Ensuring personnel under your direction work in a safe and efficient manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience working with an overhead crane, in all types of weather conditions.
• Licensed as required under federal, state and local law.
• Crane Operator Certificate from a nationally recognized and accredited certification program preferred.
• Current Transportation Workers Identification Card.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms;
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee will frequently use both hands to grasp rails while climbing, to hold and carry tools, equipment, to operate tools and machinery.
• The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds or more on a consistent basis.

Training Requirements

New Hire Familiarization Checklist (MCA-001)

Crane Operator Training

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt