Crane Operator

About the role

Overhead — Capable of certifying on forklifts, aerial lifts and lulls, but specializes in overhead crane. Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane (cab- or ground controlled) to lift, move, and position loads, such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials, using hoisting attachments, such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket.

Responsibilities

• Observes load hook-up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• May attach load to hook or other crane accessory prior to operating crane and be designated Crane Operator-Hooker (steel & rel.) or Crane Operator-Hooktender (aircraft mfg.).
• May be designated by type of crane operated or material handled as Bridge Crane Operator (any industry); Charging-Crane Operator (foundry; steel & rel.) I; Cinder Crane Operator (foundry; steel & rel.) I; Gantry Crane Operator (any industry); Hot-Metal Crane Operator (foundry; nonfer. metal; steel & rel.) I; Ingot Stripper (steel & rel.) I; Scrap Crane Operator (steel & rel.) I; Tower Whirler Operator (any industry); Wall-Crane Operator (foundry).
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as required.
• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
• Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules.
• Using required personal protective equipment.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Making safety suggestions.
• Serving on the safety committee if requested.
• Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur.
• Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Typically reports to a supervisor.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Physical Requirements

Frequency key: NP = Not Present, O = Occasionally (0–33%), F = Frequently (34–66%), C = Constantly (67–100%)

• Standing: C
• Walking: C
• Sitting: F
• Pushing: F
• Pulling: F
• Climbing: O
• Balancing: O
• Bending: F
• Stooping: F
• Kneeling: F
• Crouching: F
• Crawling: F
• Reaching: C
• Handling: C
• Fingering: C
• Feeling: C
• Vision: C
• Hearing: C

• Lifting 0–10 lbs: C
• Lifting 10–25 lbs: F
• Lifting 25–50 lbs: O
• Carrying 0–10 lbs: C
• Carrying 10–25 lbs: F
• Carrying 25–50 lbs: O