Crane Operator

Overview

Summary:

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in manufacturing plant, shipyard, or on construction project, by performing the following duties.

• Has practical knowledge of Regulatory Compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and regulations, CSE, Inc. Rules and Regulations and Site-Specific Rules and Regulations.
• Understands OSHA and DOT standards relating to transportation and fleet safety and that working safely is a job requirement.
• Works within current DOT regulations.
• Assumes responsibility of organizing, planning and prioritizing work.
• Familiar with supervisory personnel, job activity to be performed, hazard communication program, safety rules and regulations, and emergency action procedures.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive instructions.
• Assumes responsibility of inspecting equipment, structures and/or material.
• Assists in set-up and knock-down of cranes.
• Performs daily inspection on crane, lifts, welding machines and all other equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Signals crane according to signals from qualified signal person.
• Assembles/disassembles boom sections according to job parameters and safe operating procedures.
• Completes defect reports for any deficiencies and returns form to dispatch office.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Rigs equipment and materials and then delivers rigging to crane hook.
• Sets intended load in place and unhooks rigging equipment.
• Uses skates, airbags, round stock, pinch bars, come-a-longs, chain falls and other rigging equipment.
• Has the mathematical knowledge to calculate load weights.
• Inspects all rigging material prior to and after use.
• Ensures that routine maintenance is performed on equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Operator should be familiar with the maintenance schedule of the assigned equipment.
• Coordinates with the maintenance staff to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Properly lubricates assigned equipment including wire rope.
• Manages downtime to wash, wax, and polish equipment.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  One to two years related experience and/or training. Holds a certified Riggers card or has adequate knowledge to obtain one.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Able to calculate load weight and select appropriate rigging.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  The physical and work environment requirements are described in the job information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $32.00/hr

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• Referral program

Work Location:

Multiple locations

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

• Class A CDL (Required)
• NCCO (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Note:

References to location and specific job postings are included in the description and may change over time.