Crane operator

Crane Operator Opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

Traylor Bros., Inc. is a highly-respected heavy civil construction company working on some of the biggest, most technically challenging bridge, marine, and underground jobs in North America.

William F. Traylor founded Traylor Bros. in 1946, finding success by taking on - and succeeding with - extremely challenging projects.

His combination of honesty, courage and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the firm to this day.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values :

Safety . We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People . Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Required Skills

The following tasks are performed by Crane Operators :

• Operate cranes, cherry pickers, or other moving equipment to lift and move loads, such as machinery or bulk materials
• Inspects cables and grappling devices for wear, and installs or replaces cables
• Directs helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under crane when lifting loads
• Loads and unloads bundles from trucks, barges, and trains, using moving equipment
• Inspects and compares load weights with lifting capacity to ensure against overload
• Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanisms, such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices
• Read load charts
• Performs other related duties as required

The following knowledge is required to skillfully perform the job of Crane Operator :

• Must be a Certified Crane Operator and able to provide proof of certification
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and / or federal laws

The following skills are required to perform the job of Crane Operator :

• Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform a job
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what type of maintenance is needed
• Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
• Determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
• Conducting tests and inspections of work to evaluate quality or performance
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Ability to operate a two-way radio

The following physical demands are required to perform the job of Crane Operator :

• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to the exact position
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
• Occasional climbing of ladders
• Occasional lifting between 50 to 100 pounds
• Occasional repetitive use of non-powered hand tools
• Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
• Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
• Constant sitting
• Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
• Frequent work in dusty environments
• Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
• Work variable hours including overtime hours as needed

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Required Experience

The following tasks are performed by Crane Operators :

• Operate cranes, cherry pickers, or other moving equipment to lift and move loads, such as machinery or bulk materials
• Inspects cables and grappling devices for wear, and installs or replaces cables
• Directs helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under crane when lifting loads
• Loads and unloads bundles from trucks, barges, and trains, using moving equipment
• Inspects and compares load weights with lifting capacity to ensure against overload
• Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanisms, such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices
• Read load charts
• Performs other related duties as required

The following knowledge is required to skillfully perform the job of Crane Operator :

• Must be a Certified Crane Operator and able to provide proof of certification
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and / or federal laws

The following skills are required to perform the job of Crane Operator :

• Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform a job
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what type of maintenance is needed
• Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
• Determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
• Conducting tests and inspections of work to evaluate quality or performance
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Ability to operate a two-way radio

The following physical demands are required to perform the job of Crane Operator :

• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to the exact position
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
• Occasional climbing of ladders
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
• Occasional lifting between 50 to 100 pounds
• Occasional repetitive use of non-powered hand tools
• Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
• Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
• Constant sitting
• Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
• Frequent work in dusty environments
• Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
• Work variable hours including overtime hours as needed

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Last updated : 2024-05-15