Crane Operator

Job Summary

TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. seeks experienced full-time crane operators for the Amarillo, TX branch. The operator ensures safe lifting, proper crane setup, and compliance with all safety and environmental policies while maintaining a customer focus. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package include health benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401(k).

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.
• Completes Field Ticket and turns it in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, writes it down on the Field Ticket.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a.m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Assists in the training of safe operation of a crane.
• 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.
• Can read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the crane owner and operation manual.
• Can program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and fills out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• Must have a current state-issued Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO or NCCER).
• 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.