Travel Crane Operator

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for controlling cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment, product and other large objects.

• Crane maintenance
• Demonstrate understanding of crane capacity and safe lifting practices
• Demonstrate understanding of product dunnage and stacking practices
• Knowledge and maintenance of yard location system
• May include general supervision of material handlers
• Conduct a pre-operational check on travel crane and perform cleaning/sanitization of cab daily
• Communicate with group leader and maintenance any concerns that may arise from inspection of Mi-Jack
• Operate travel crane in a safe manner following all safety guidelines and rules
• Work in conjunction with crew leader and ground men in safely setting product on trailer or in stacks on the yard.
• Assist with setting timbers on trailers or in stacks on the yard and rigging when needed
• Maintain travel crane in good clean condition and in operational mode and reporting maintenance needs when necessary
• Perform preventive maintenance of the crane
• Work as part of a team assisting others as needed
• Adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner

• This job has no supervisory duties
• Works on a team
• Has limited supervision, must work independently

• Knowledge of crane guide hand signals
• Knowledge of mark-up load steps
• Able to read load-pick list
• Understanding of rigging
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Able to work on a team
• Understanding of crane charts and safe lifting radius
• Able to operate tablet to identify items to be loaded or offloaded
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Travel Crane Operator

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• Monday-Friday
• Schedule varies with workload and location
• Unscheduled overtime may be needed depending on production needs
• Outdoor, not sheltered
• Not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed shoes
• High-visibility vest
• Gloves (various types)

This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.