Crane Operator

Location: Portageville

Job Description

Summary

My client is seeking experienced Crane Operator to join their construction team. Responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of various sized hydraulic and conventional cranes. Safely load and drive boomtruck from job to job. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision. They take on a variety of projects, many of which are bridges, dams, hwy, utility and some commercial/industrial as well.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Unload and set up of all crane types.
• Perform daily maintenance of cranes and boom.
• Periodically inspect cranes to ensure safe operation.
• Read load charts.
• Safely operate cranes to place components of bridge structures including driving piles, placing rebar, placing concrete, placing and removing form systems, and other associated duties such as loading and unloading of trucks.
• Properly disassemble and load cranes for shipment
• Properly place and secure loads on boom truck bed.
• Safely drive loaded boom truck from job to job.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.

Knowledge:

• Proper set up of crane.
• Site inspection for safe clearances and utility interference.
• Inspection of crane components such as wire rope, sheaves, hydraulics, etc.
• Selection and inspection of rigging.
• Set up of load indicating equipment
• Crane hand signals.
• OSHA crane regulations.
• Reading load charts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License with Airbrake endorsement for Boom Truck Operation.
• Must meet defined RCI minimum hiring standards for CDL drivers.
• Crane Operator's Certification or ability and willingness to attend certification classes.
• Must successfully complete MoDOT Flagger Training Course.

• Prefer a minimum of 3 years experience operating hydraulic or conventional cranes or similar experience.

They're a family-owned heavy civil construction company with over 30 years in business, offering the stability and resources of a large contractor with the culture and values of a close-knit team.

• Comprehensive benefits package comparable to top national contractors
• 401(k) with employer match
• Relocation assistance available
• PTO
• Long-term career growth opportunities in a supportive work environment

If you take pride in your craft and want to be part of a company that values hard work, safety, and teamwork, please reach out to me directly with resume. Call  for Phoebe Johnson and/or email resume to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.