Crane operator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Rigging :

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand and / or power tools to attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving. May also secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement.
• Select appropriate gear such as cables, pulleys, vices, winches, etc. according to load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
• Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers or objects and the location of other people.
• Signal or verbally communicate with workers and others engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment and / or machinery.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and / or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines utilizing chokers and logs, other tools as necessary.
• Assist in fabrication, set up, and repair of rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize and store rigging equipment after use.
• Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, ariel lifts.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Crane Operating :

• 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 assembly and disassembly of the equipment.
• Places 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.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Carry tools for running repairs.
• Properly barricades counterweight tail swing and working radius.
• Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to assembly, disassembly, and operation of crane
• Wears PPE safety equipment
• Understands and can properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing.
• Drives truck to worksites and unloads truck.
• Brief travel is expected. Normally nothing longer than a week.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Minimum two years of Machinery moving experience or comparable field experience in the construction service industry.
• Minimum of two years of Crane Operation experience
• Must be able to read and speak the English language
• Must possess a current NCCCO, TSS (TLL is also preferred), or equivalent crane operator certification
• Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations
• OSHA 10 for Construction
• OSHA 30 preferred not required
• NCCER Rigging basic preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and DOT physical / fit for duty test.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education )

• CDL A or B License preferred
• LBC / LBT would be helpful but not required
• Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stand; walk; sit; lift and / or move up to 50 pounds;
• use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties;

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

Company Benefits : MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M / F / Disabled / Vet Preferred Employer.

Last updated : 2024-08-16