OPERATOR

Job Summary: The Crane Operator is responsible for operating various types of cranes to lift, move, and position materials efficiently and precisely.  

 Essential Functions: 

• Operate cranes (e.g., mobile or overhead cranes) to lift, transport, and place materials safely and accurately.
• Inspect andmaintainequipment, performing routine checks to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members, including riggers and signal personnel, to ensure smooth workflow and proper communication.
• Follow all company policies and local regulations to ensure the safety of the worksite and compliance with industry standards.
• Interpret load charts and assess load weights todeterminesafe operational limits.
• Respond to and address any operational issues or challenges promptly.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

  Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience as a Crane Operator with relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., NCCCO certification).
• Proficient knowledge of crane operation, safety regulations, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong hand-eye coordination, precision, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining safe and efficient work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active NCCCO crane certification.
• 3 years’ experience operating heavy machinery, preferably cranes.
• Valid Driver’s License, Class A preferred. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

 Physical Requirements:

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check. 
• Work is performed in a standard construction environment with prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 100 pounds at times. May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme noise and physical harm in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes. 
• Ability to pass DOT pre-placement physical and physical capacities exam.  

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sims Crane & Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and age.