Crane Operator

Position

Crane Operator

Birmingham, Alabama

Branch Manager

Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set-up of crane, while maintaining customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles and all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

• At the end of the shift reviews the next day(s) job assignments and ensures all necessary rigging and equipment are ready before ending the shift.
• Completes Field Ticket and turns it into the local branch office, recording any other chargeable equipment used.
• Completes payroll book daily with hours worked and reports hours to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a.m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and remains productive by inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining equipment.
• Carries and answers phone/pagers promptly.
• Assists in training others in safe crane operation.
• Periodically reviews assigned and other model cranes’ service and operation manuals.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard; cleans shop, washes rack and break room.
• Reads, interprets, and calculates load percentage using the crane owner’s load charts and operation manual.
• Programs the crane’s computer in proper set‑up mode and sets up the crane at the location safely and professionally.
• Ensures the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Performs proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and completes a vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle, turning in the report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• Must have a current state‑issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A with no restrictions).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO or NCCER Certification).
• 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

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