What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operators and CDL Class A Drivers Needed ASAP position at Cranemasters?
Job Summary
Cranemasters is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. As a key member of our crew, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and safely transporting equipment and/or materials to/from job sites. You will also operate heavy motorized equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
- Drive tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspect loads, and machinery being transported, verifying transportation permits to ensure accurate specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment.
- Participate in discussions related to the day's work plan to ensure safety and efficiency in carrying out daily work assignments, actively participating in daily safety briefings.
- Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation for work activities, ensuring equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participating in site clean-up.
- Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment, operating equipment in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations.
- Operates equipment in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading, or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.
- Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
- Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize downtime and ensure operational readiness.
- Performs and documents minor service on equipment/vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager/Foreman for repair.
- Participates in disassembly/loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment, restocking vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work.
Requirements
- Three years of progressive experience operating heavy motorized equipment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
- Capable of understanding and following directions, displaying strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
- Able to read, write, and speak English, must pass qualification tests as required.
- Meet 24/7 availability to respond to emergency calls for service, including weekends and holidays.
