Oiler Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Assists the crane operator in the proper set-up of the equipment.
• Assists the crane operator in the maintenance of the crane and accessory equipment.
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Utilizes proper hand signals during all operations of the crane.
• Properly secures equipment to the trailer before operating truck.
• Makes sure to fill out truck inspection report before operating the vehicle.
• Turns in inspection report to the proper supervisor.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing on the truck and/or trailers to the shop technician or a supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of the chains, boomer, and straps assigned to the truck and reports to supervisor of missing equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs maintenance on chains, boomer, and straps.
• Documents and turns in all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment to the proper supervisor.
• Cleans the outside and cab area of your assigned vehicle daily.
• Makes sure to monitor the annual State inspection and State license plates and reports to the supervisor one month in advance before the expiration date.
• Reports to Dispatcher immediately on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• At the end of the shift reviews next day(s) job assignment and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.
• Completes payroll timesheet with the hours worked.
• Holds a current state issued Driver's License.
• Carries and answers phone in a prompt manner.
• Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard.
• Cleans shop, washes rack and break room.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Must have a current state issued Driver's License.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience