Crane Operator

Primary Function

Operate a crane. Relocate crane or materials on construction projects. Operate crane to set customer’s items per senior crane operator’s instructions.

Duties

• Safety minded and adhered to all safety policies, in addition to passing a test in reference to safe operation in a trench.
• Knowledge of and ability to select cables, winches, blocks, wire ropes, pulleys, chains and grappling devices according to weight and size of load to be lifted.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunction or damage.
• Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
• Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
• Install attachments such as jib, lattice extensions, auxiliary heads, and pile hammers.
• Clean and inspect machinery or equipment to detect problems.
• Receive directions to engage in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeakers, two-way radios, or telephone.
• Read and interpret lifting capacity charts, daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequence of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
• Direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into or on to trucks, railroad cars or other moving devices.
• Maintain a logbook.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator, preferred.
• Maintain DOT physical.
• Maintain working knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and state, and federal DOT laws.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize daily work assignments, and communicate with all team members.
• Be able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions.
• Have a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals.
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations.
• Follow policies and procedures and support UIG's Mission.

Requirements

• All Applicants must be: 18 years of Age.
• Able to pass a Drug Test.
• Legally eligible to work in the US.
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers: Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required).
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools).
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salaries
Generous Performance Bonuses
Robust Subsistence Allowances
Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
Significant Paid Time Off
Life and Disability Insurance
Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.