Crane Operator

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United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals, is seeking a Crane Operator. This position operates a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Responsibilities include depressing buttons, lifting levers, ensuring loads are safely attached to the crane before bringing them down. Applicants must complete a pre-hire survey to be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all United Steel Inc. policies and procedures, including safety policies and procedures as well as site-specific safety procedures set by General Contractors
• Drive or oversee delivery of crane to job site
• Pre-plan erection activities in conjunction with the Superintendent or Foreman including heaviest lift, farthest reach, rated capacity, boom length needed, location of power lines, underground voids, lay down areas and routes for suspended loads
• Oversee inspection of crane assembly and daily visual inspection of crane including maladjustments, wear of components, and safety devices
• Ensure the ground conditions are adequate for crane setup including level, support, ground water accumulation, and blocking
• Complete daily inspection reports
• Inspect rigging including familiarity with rigging chart, determine if signal person is required, and ensure signal person is familiar with rigging chart
• Operate crane under general supervision
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis, determine if any parts are malfunctioning, & repair crane as needed
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities
• Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Operate crane according to signals from helper, start and stop crane engine, & follow directions carefully

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license CDL Class B License and reliable transportation and willingness to travel to jobsites
• Must have State of Connecticut Crane Operator License
• Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills
• Must pass criminal background check and drug test

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask
• Good communications skills

Benefits

We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, supplemental benefits and more. Please send your resume and cover letter using the link.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions within a manufacturing environment. The company provides engineering controls, PPE and regular training to mitigate the employee’s exposure to these elements.

About the Role

United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals, is an equal opportunity employer.