Mobile Crane Operator

About the role

To safely and efficiently load, offload, and stage materials as directed by client/supervisor. Operation of a crane requires a commitment to safety, good comprehension skills, and the ability to constantly monitor a situation. Critical thinking, leadership skills and reasoning skills are a must.

Responsibilities

The Crane Operator will be responsible for operating various cranes, performing routine maintenance, and supervising a crew. Essential job functions include:

• Operating Manitowoc 777, Manitowoc 888, Manitowoc 14,000, Liebherr 1280, and Cherry Picker cranes
• Maintaining positive working relationships with employees and clients
• Communicating effectively with peers, clients, and management
• Conducting and documenting machine pre-use inspections
• Completing and submitting documents, such as time cards and reports
• Operating company vehicles and heavy machinery as required
• Manipulating crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement
• Keeping the crane area clear of unwanted materials
• Conducting 40-hr service inspections on equipment as required
• Administering pre-job safety meetings and reporting potential accidents
• Creating and submitting work orders for billing
• Performing rigging tasks and housekeeping duties as needed

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A valid Driver's License
• A valid TWIC Card
• Successful completion of the company Crane Operator Mentor Program
• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic math and computer skills
• Leadership qualities and communication skills
• Comfort working at heights

QHSE Responsibilities

The Crane Operator will be responsible for:

• Actively participating in the company WISE program
• Mentoring and participating in SSE programs
• Utilizing Stop Work Authority when necessary
• Adhering to company policies, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Enforcing safety rules, including the wear of PPE
• Operating within the company Management System (Unisea)

Work Environment

The Crane Operator will be subject to various environmental conditions, including:

• Inside and outside environmental conditions
• Electrical hazards, vibration, noise, fumes, smoke, dust, gases, and chemicals
• Repetitive sequences that require sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and climbing
• Working at heights greater than 6 ft. and over water

Physical Requirements

This position is classified as medium work, requiring:

• Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently
• Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Lifting or moving over 50 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a 14/7 schedule, rotating between day and night shifts.