Crane Operator

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane (cab- or ground controlled) to lift, move, and position loads, such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials, using hoisting attachments, such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket:

• 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 according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• May attach load to hook or other crane accessory prior to operating crane and be designated Crane Operator-Hooker (steel & rel.) or Crane Operator-Hooktender (aircraft mfg.).
• May be designated by type of crane operated or material handled as Bridge Crane Operator (any industry);
  Charging-Crane Operator (foundry; steel & rel.) I;
  Cinder Crane Operator (foundry; steel & rel.) I;
  Gantry Crane Operator (any industry);
  Hot-Metal Crane Operator (foundry; metal; steel & rel.) I;
  Ingot Stripper (steel & rel.) I;
  Scrap Crane Operator (steel & rel.) I;
  Tower Whirler Operator (any industry);
  Wall-Crane Operator (foundry).
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as required.
• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
• Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules.
• Using required personal protective equipment.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Making safety suggestions.
• Serving on the safety committee if requested.
• Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur.

Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses.

Crane Operator

• 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 according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• May attach load to hook or other crane accessory prior to operating crane and be designated Crane Operator-Hooker (steel & rel.) or Crane Operator-Hooktender (aircraft mfg.).
• May be designated by type of crane operated or material handled as Bridge Crane Operator (any industry);
  Charging-Crane Operator (foundry; steel & rel.) I;
  Cinder Crane Operator (foundry; steel & rel.) I;
  Gantry Crane Operator (any industry);
  Hot-Metal Crane Operator (foundry; metal; steel & rel.) I;
  Ingot Stripper (steel & rel.) I;
  Scrap Crane Operator (steel & rel.) I;
  Tower Whirler Operator (any industry);
  Wall-Crane Operator (foundry).
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as required.
• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
• Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules.
• Using required personal protective equipment.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Making safety suggestions.
• Serving on the safety committee if requested.
  
  Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur.

Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses.

• Must Pass DISA Drug Screen and Background.
• Must have NCCO or NCCER Certification.
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and previous years of related experience.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor.