NOW HIRING CRANE OPERATOR

• Operate the crane skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload; determine suitability of the supporting ground and surface for loads.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads or direct others to do same.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for high lifting.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites, industrial facilities or other third-party jobs.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or hand signal instructions.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Load or unload bundles, equipment or materials to/from trucks; move bundles, equipment or materials to storage or work areas using material handling equipment.
• Material handling and storage; heaving lifting (50-90 lbs.), pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, walking, forward/above shoulder reaching and balancing for long periods of time; performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of how to inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Skilled in determining if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Knowledge of iPad technology to complete and upload job tickets, trip sheets and other necessary paperwork.
• Ability to inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
• Skilled in cleaning, lubricating and maintaining mechanisms such as cables, pulleys or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
• Ability to judge depth perception of several objects to determine which is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Good working knowledge of rigging set up, signals and repair.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in basic construction.
• Review daily work schedules to determine and prioritize work load.
• Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures.
• Able to climb and work safely at heights; hear/see/understand instructions from the ground.
• Ability to work safely in tight, restricted spaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete daily activities according to work schedules.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up/care for/store all tools, equipment and machinery and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.

• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

• Excellent communication skills – reading/writing/verbal English for efficiency in understanding directions and work assignments, to follow and promote safe work practices, communicate with customers and to prepare and submit reports and time keeping.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer
This job description does not create a contract, implied or otherwise, between the employee and the employer. Employment with the company is “at will” as described in the employee handbook. The employer may change the job description at any time and in addition request the employee to perform additional duties.