Crane Operator (NCCCO Certified)

Crane Operator (NCCCO Certified)

Summary Description: The Crane Operator operates mobile and other cranes to lift, move, and position loads on construction worksites.

Company Description: Impetus, a Palmisano Company, is a general contractor that provides construction services in various spaces, including commercial, civil, industrial, pre-fabrication, historic, healthcare, hospitality, design-build, self-perform, multi-family, urban mixed-use, and arts and culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and inspect cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Operate cranes, including truck swing cab cranes and fixed cab cranes.
• Keep cranes and associated equipment clean and in good working order.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, and covers.
• Use cable equipment to lift and move materials, machinery, and other heavy objects.
• Use hand signals or transmit voice signals through a radio to give and receive directions to and from other workers.
• Inspect and prepare loads.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Prepare and execute lift plans.
• Select rigging gear.
• Operate other heavy equipment, including backhoes, dozers, loaders, scrapers, and compactors.
• Perform pre-inspection, startup, and function tests, including checking oil, grease, water, tires, fuel, etc.
• Clean cranes, other equipment, and workplaces and jobsites.
• Make minor repairs to company cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
  
• Interpret load charts and operator’s manual.
• Manually move material from one place to another.
• Keep records and logs.
• Complete job tickets and other paperwork.
• Drive company trucks.  
• Assist with warehouse and logistics operations as needed. 
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification for fixed and swing cranes.
• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification for rigging. 
• 3 years of experience as a certified crane operator on fixed and swing cranes.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Exceptional relationship building, listening, and communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• The ideal candidate is a team player who possesses a passion for big-picture thinking and problem-solving while having the technical ability and detail-orientation to design and implement solutions
• Believes in a TEAM OF TEAMS approach. Understands that we create our best work when we collaborate and get things done together. Looks out for our team members’ well-being and always “has their back.”
• Brings a HUNGER to achieve goals and does whatever it takes to get results. Contributes to the team wherever and however needed and is HUMBLE to take on tasks outside of regular duties.
• Brings a RELENTLESS PURSUIT of a smarter and better way to do things. Continuously seeking to create a better construction experience for all stakeholders. Brings solutions, not problems, to the table.
• Highly self-aware and is SMART in how they show up for others. Knows what others need from them to be successful. Transparent and honest with all team members. Embodies the Impetus Core Values.

Impetus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.