Crane Operator

Crane Operator - Kotzebue, AK – Rotational

Description Summary

Operates diesel, gasoline, or electric powered crane mounted on crawler treads, rubber tires or rails to lift and move material and objects by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move levers, depress buttons and foot pedals to operate and control the speed/direction of crane movement.
• Weigh materials to determine load weight and ensure compliance with lifting specifications.
• Conduct inspection of crane mechanism and lifting components to ensure parts are in working order.
• Liaise with helpers and ground workers who provide direction assistance through radio communication or hand signals.
• Inspect cables and grappling assembly to identify wear and facilitate replacement.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the moving parts of a crane such as the cables, pulley or grappling mechanism.
• Load or unload shipment of heavy duty machinery or material from trucks.
• Review work orders and schedules to determine sequence of operations.
• Inspect bundles or shipment to ensure conformance to company regulations or customer requirements.
• Signal and direct truck drivers to properly back vehicles into loading or unloading bay.
• Move, lift, and position equipment, machinery or heavy materials with the aid of hook, bucket or electromagnet.
• Provide report of work operations by completing relevant paperwork.
• Direct helpers to place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy materials.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis or raise or lower crane boom/load line.
• Work within set standards of accuracy and precision.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years Crane Operator experience will be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years crane operator experience.

• Must have experience operating a loader, Zoom Boom/Load-All, and skid steer.

• Crane operator certification required.

• CDL license required.

• Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift, move and /or carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

Steel toed boots required on the job.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint.

If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the site, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.

Competencies to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities;

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;

Responds well to questions;

Demonstrates group presentation skills;

Participates in meetings.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities;

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;

Gives and welcomes feedback;

Contributes to building a positive team spirit;

Puts success of team above own interests;

Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;

Supports everyone's efforts to succeed;

Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;

Edits work for spelling and grammar;

Varies writing style to meet needs;

Presents numerical data effectively;

Able to read and interpret written information.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kotzebue, AK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $-1