Crawler Crane Operator - Lattice Boom

About us

Xtreme Crane & Rigging is an operated and maintained crane rental company working primarily in West Texas and East New Mexico. Our goal is to offer crane services in a safe environment with 100% customer satisfaction.

Xtreme is currently seeking a Lattice Boom Crane Operator to assist our team with projects in our service area. The ideal candidate will be versatile, with a knowledge of moving cranes, rig up/rig down, and crane operation. This position requires 2 years of experience. This is an immediate opening and permanent position.

Work Location: West Texas / Eastern New Mexico

Job Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities:

· Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials, complete final inspections in accurate and timely manner demonstrating an understanding of how the product fits together.

· Stop, think and ask if design or fabrication results appear to be unusual or not right.

· Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, completes pre-lift/critical lift sheet.

· Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.

· Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.

· Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or clamps as load requires.

· Perform daily crane inspections.

· Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.

· Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

We Expect All Field Employees To

· Actively participate in a strong safety culture

· Recognize safety hazards and risks

· Participate in onsite safety meetings

· Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures

· Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite

· Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work

· Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

Physical Demands / Unusual Work Conditions

· Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.

· Capable of working on sites with muddy and or snowy conditions.

· Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs

· Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project demands.

· Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis. Must have good hand-eye coordination

· Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Requirements Basic Qualifications:

· Valid Crane Operator license from NCCCO

· Valid driver’s license

· Two years in crane operation operating small crawler cranes; prefer wireline experience

· Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

· Must be familiar with standard hand signals.

· Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times. Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions

· Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings

· Must be willing and able to work in a team environment

· Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements mentioned above

What Will Put You Ahead Preferred Qualifications

· Previous experience working in oil and gas construction

· Previous experience using computerized control systems

· NCCCO certification

· Crawler crane certification

Job Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Competitive Truck Allowance
• Competitive Per Diem when out of town / residence
• Vacation
• Health insurance - partially paid by company
• Life insurance – paid by company
• Short Term Disability – paid by company
• Long Term Disability – paid by company

Xtreme Crane & Rigging LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• NCCCO Crane Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road