Description

Purpose: Operates crane to lift, positions and places machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction
sites and industrial facilities.
Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of
employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration.
Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:)
Must have a nationally accredited certification and State Certifications where required.
Must have a current health clearance to operate hoisting equipment.
Drive trucks to worksites.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Start crane engine.
Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and loadlines.
Operate crane according to signals from helper.
Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance
with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications
Three (3) years minimum Field experience in trade
Able to identify all hand signals, weight limits, safety regulations, and operating codes that are relevant
for crane operation.
Must have current drivers license and other certification if required by OSHA, state, or federal regulations
Ability to work with others to achieve job goals
Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (other
preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
Physical Requirements
Stand or walk for long periods of time
Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds
with assistance
Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects
Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
See well (naturally or with correction)
Eyehand coordination
Good physical fitness
Good sense of balance
Work at great heights

Tool Requirements
Steel toed work boots
Raincoat or poncho
Environment: Construction Workers perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying
heavy objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling in awkward positions. Some work at great
heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. With some projects, work exposure to harmful/hazardous
materials, chemicals, fumes, odors, lead-based paints, asbestos, loud noise, or dangerous machinery
may exist. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats,
protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. While working
in underground and/or confined spaces, Construction Workers must be especially alert to safely follow
procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards.
Employee Review Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have read the Job Description and I understand what would be expected of me. The Company
reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or to combine positions at any time. I also understand that I am
an atwill employee, and this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of
work hours.