About This Role
Operating various cranes within the scope of certification is the core of this role, which involves heavy lifting and transport. The Crane Operator reports to the Dispatcher or Project Manager and joins a team that values safety and supports growth.
Responsibilities
- Remain in continual voice (radio), hand, and/or communication with Flagger while operating the crane
- Read and interpret load charts
- Assure that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged and inspect lift gear prior to use
- Participate in safety meetings; follow correct LOTO procedures
- Operate crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform lifts according to lift plans
- Responsible for operation of crane used in heavy lifting and transport
- Supervise oiler and riggers assigned to job, assist team leader and signal persons
- Responsible for slings, cables, straps, and the crane prior to lifting operations
Requirements
- Must have valid (NCCER, NCCCO, CIC) certification
- Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record; CDL preferred
- Must have valid TWIC card
- Must pass drug screen and background check
- Must pass written and practical assessment
- Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, hear, and climb
- Occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; may occasionally be required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Frequent audits as needed for equipment verification, key measurements, axle loads, weighing, etc.
