Responsibilities

• 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 setting up and knocking down the equipment. placing 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;
• Perform routine maintenance;
• Carry tools for running repairs;
• Wears PPE safety equipment;
• Properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius;
• Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown and operation of crane;
• Understands and can properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing;
• Drives truck to worksites and unloads truck;
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential:

• Knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations;
• Must be able to read and speak the English language;
• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test;
• Must possess a current NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification.

Desired:

• Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills;
• Prefer candidates with a CDL Class A license.

Physical Demands

Work Environment