Crane Operator

Responsibilities

• Reviews job assignments at the end of each shift and prepares necessary rigging and equipment.
• Completes Field Ticket and submits it to the local branch office.
• Documents the use of other chargeable equipment on the Field Ticket.
• Enters hours worked into the payroll book daily and submits it to the local branch office by 10:00 a.m. on Mondays.
• Communicates with supervisor if not on a job assignment and remains productive by inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining equipment.
• Assists in the training of safe crane operation.
• Periodically reviews and updates service and operation manuals for assigned and other crane models.
• Cleans and organizes equipment in the shop and yard.
• Reads, interprets, and calculates load percentages using crane owner and operation manuals.
• Programs crane's computer in proper setup mode and sets up crane safely and professionally.
• Determines that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Uses proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, or trailer and completes vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle.
• Sets up inspection reports at the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current state-issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A with no restrictions).
• NCCCO or NCCER certified crane operating license.
• At least 3 years of operating hydraulic cranes.
• Ability to operate crane by interpreting hand signals.