Heavy Lift Crane Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate complex equipment safely and efficiently according to company safety and policies.
• Completes Field Ticket and turn it into local branch office.
• If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, make sure to write it down on the Field Ticket.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked.
• Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 8:00 a.m. every Monday.
• Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
• Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the crane’s owner and operation manual.
• Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspect crane and fill out daily and monthly inspection report before operating the vehicle.
• Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience Operating The Following Crane: Liebherr LR 1600 with Derrick Boom and Luffing Jib (5 years), Liebherr LR 1700 Main Boom (5 years).
• Current New Mexico State License Conventional (Lattice Boom) Class I license preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Member of the International Union Of Operating Engineers or willing to join the union.

Qualifications

Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.