What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at Spring Prairie HB Inc?
Crane Operators are responsible for safely operating cranes (All-Terrain and Crawler) to lift a variety of materials.
Essential Functions
- Supervise and assist the Crane Oiler/Rigger with load preparation.
- Assemble boom sections, counterweights for lifting configurations.
- Understand, recognize, and perform written, verbal, and hand signal instructions.
- Knowledge of weight and road restrictions pertaining to cranes and heavy equipment.
- Haul crane components and equipment to job sites and drive semi-trucks with trailer combinations.
- Evaluate the job site for the proper set up of the crane and equipment.
- Identify all weight limits, setup, safety regulations, and rigging.
- Complete field work orders, inspections, and logs accurately.
- Maintain electronic logs in semi-trucks and paper logs in cranes.
- Wear PPE.
- Work closely with coworkers, managers, customers, and crews; keeping a professional and safe environment for all.
- Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the crane manager.
Essential Requirements
- Must have a valid NCCCO Crane Operator Certification with TLL, LBC.
- Valid NCCCO Rigger 1 Certification.
- Valid NCCCO Signalperson Certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of crane operating experience.
- Class A CDL. (AT cranes.)
- Must have a current DOT medical card.
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- Must be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work weekends as needed.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow lift and rigging plans, instructions, and blueprints.
- Good organizational skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Patience, good judgement, attention to detail.
- Physical Demands:
- Vision/Sight: Able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, focus, and assess surroundings.
- Stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel: To operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position equipment, tools, etc.
- Sit: Ability to sit while driving/traveling to work locations.
- Climb (equipment) and balance: Able to ascend/descend and work atop to service equipment.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Ability to position oneself and to move freely.
- Talk and Hear: Ability to communicate, detect, converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.
- Carry weight, lift: Ability to move, transport, position, put/install, and remove parts, equipment, and tools that are 70 lbs. continuously.
PAY: Union Local No. 49 Wages