Crane Operator

Crane Operator – Carthage, TX

The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for a Crane Operator.

• Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials, complete final inspections accurately and timely.
• Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, and completes pre‑lift/critical lift sheet.
• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or clamps as load requires.
• Performs daily crane inspections.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations. Capable of working on sites with muddy or snowy conditions.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project demands.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• Valid Crane Operator license from an accredited institution for an all‑terrain crane.
• Valid Crane Operator physical certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years in crane operation.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be familiar with standard hand signals.
• Taken and passed OSHA equipment operating courses as required.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements mentioned above.

• Previous experience working in oil and gas construction.
• Previous experience using computerized control systems.
• NCCCO certification.
• Crawler crane certification.

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.