Summary: 

The Crane Operator is responsible for providing the safe operation of the crane by performing crane setup, pre-trip inspection, rigging, and crane operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision
• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions
• Ensure load is properly secured
• Review rigging work prior to lifting
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis
• Complete job tickets, and all other necessary paperwork
• Life, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects ad locations
• Drive crane to work site
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load line
• Attends and participates in safety meetings
• Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, weight and dimension requirements, and any other regulations that are required
• Reports any and all incidents immediately 
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Performs other duties as directed by management

Required Skills

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work with a team
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds and handle physically demanding work
• Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
• Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
• Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work

Qualifications

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme wind, rain, cold, heat, etc.