Crane Operator (Houston, TX)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate specialized machinery such as telescope booms, lattice booms, all terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, Boom Trucks, and hydraulic cranes
• Review and follow lift plan for proper loading/unloading of equipment/objects and selecting the appropriate crane confirmation to meet the lift requirements
• Calculate load capacity, determine weight of items to be moved in relation to the maximum capacity of crane based on manufacturers specifications
• Inspect clearances, overhead lines, and other possible obstructions to ensure there will be no accidents or damage to employees, buildings, loads, or equipment
• Inspect and assesses ground conditions to ensure that the crane can be set up safely
• Properly set up per the manufacturer’s operators manual and company safety guidelines as required to perform job requirements
• Inform supervision of any hazardous or dangerous conditions observed before or during crane operations
• Receive direction from riggers and/or site supervision verbally or by hand signals to determine required load movement
• Unload crane accessories from trailer(s) or support vehicle(s)
• Assess/monitor weather conditions prior to and during operations
• Properly shutdown/secure the crane when unattended
• Understand and properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing
• Cease crane operations if an unsafe situation or condition is present
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Perform routine maintenance, pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections inspecting cranes for defects and wear; performs necessary repairs or maintenance
• Direct activities of truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down crane equipment
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius
• Drive truck to worksites and unload truck

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
• 15+ years of experience in related field required
• Possess valid state license to operate heavy equipment required
• Possess a current NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification
• Ability to pass pre-employment qualifications such as drug test, background check, and/or fit-for-duty test

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Able to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Able to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Able to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Able and willing to travel as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Work long hours with moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another constantly perform repeating motions with feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers to include walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, gripping, climbing, depressing
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time
• Visual acuity to follow hand signals, maintain logs, and inspect and maintain machinery
• Ability to wear required and appropriate PPE equipment
• Occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles
• Exposure to moderate noise level in the workplace
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help