Lattice Crane Operator

Responsibilities & Duties

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operate levers and pedals to raise, lower and rotate the boom and raise and lower load lines
• Raise, lower and rotate boom or load by sight or according to signals from a helper
• Observe rigging operations and safety of the load
• Ensure safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Perform daily inspections of cranes
• Monitor weather conditions and site conditions
• Clean, maintain and lubricate equipment
• Obtain any required permits
• Crane operator should be responsible at all times when operating a crane
• Crane operator should be versatile and have a cooperative attitude as they may be asked to do other jobs on construction sites when they are not operating a crane
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Other duties as assigned by Foreman or Superintendent

Required Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED
• Applicable certifications required

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 months experience, one year certificate from a technical school or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Skills/Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles
• Certified crane operator certification
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, ability to perform these operations using unit weight measurements and volumes
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry at least 50 to 100 pounds
• Climb and descend all types of ladders
• Wear personal protective equipment (e., hardhat, eye protection, respiratory protection, fall protection, etc.)

Work Environment

• Position requires working in all elements – heat, cold, rain, or snow – depending on job location and time of year
• May require use of personal vehicle for transportation to and from work site
• Must be able to utilize job site sanitary facilities (e., Portable Toilets)
• May require work in restricted areas (e., excavations, utility tunnels, manholes, tanks, crawl spaces, attics, etc.)
• May require working at various heights, up to 100-feet, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas