Equipment Operator - Crane

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• 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 with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop crane engine.
• Follow directions carefully.

Qualifications

• Valid license, CDL A with airbrake endorsement
• NCCCO Crane Certification
• NCCCO Rigger/Signalperson Certification preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Minimum 3-5 years crane and rigging experience
• Ability to work long hours and perform repetitive lifting, carrying, climbing, and walking. Repetitive lifting could be 40 or more pounds at any one time.
• Ability to work long hours and 5-6 days a week in all environmental conditions.
• Good work ethic, punctuality and alertness.
• Ability to follow all company, NCCCO, DOT, OSHA, and MiOSHA safety rules.
• Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.