Crane Operator

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The Operator controls crane functions by depressing buttons and foot pedals as well as manipulating levers. The Operator will be required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles. The Operator receives direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement.

The Operator must also have a CDL Class B license and will be required to perform pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections. Operators also follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA). Operator typically works under direct supervision and is expected to work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing.

The Operator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:

• Operates various types of cranes:
  All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, and Boom Trucks.
• Hydraulic Truck Crane Operators - operate diesel powered cranes which are mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects or personnel into place.
• Drives crane to work site and properly sets up per the manufacturer's operators manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting. cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer.
• Directs activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment. placing cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables.
• May operate crane according to signals from oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Carry tools for running repairs.
• Wears PPE safety equipment.
• Properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius.
• Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown and operation of crane.
• Understands and can properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing.
• Drives truck to worksites and unloads truck.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential:

• Knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
• Must possess a current NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification.

Desired:

• Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.
• Prefer candidates with a CDL Class A license.