Crane Operator

Summary

Operator hydraulic cranes of various sizes for the purpose of assisting crews with the installation of piping components, equipment, concrete, tools, and other misc. items.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must have a valid NCCCO certification to operate appropriate equipment.
• TWIC required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License with minimal infractions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints or drawings.
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job.
• Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
• Identify, explain and perform crane signals.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to improve processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Essential Functions

• Perform equipment inspections and daily reporting procedures consistent with the company’s and manufacturer’s requirements.
• Accurately read load charts.
• Identify functions, operating characteristics and limitation of various pieces of heavy equipment.
• Assemble, set up and rig a crane properly.
• Calculate and determine a crane’s actual new capacity for every possible configuration of the machine.
• Recognize and effectively communicate machinery maintenance problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate procedures required when performing lifts near power lines.
• Assure adequate site preparation for various types of equipment and tasks.
• Consistently obtain correct load weight and load placement information prior to performing any lifts.
• Identify and recognize factors that may reduce crane capacity.
• Safely move equipment from one location to another.
• Demonstrate appropriate procedures in shutting down and securing equipment when it is unattended.
• Identify and recognize the functions of control of various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand sling and shackle charts.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Monitor operation of the equipment including watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Physical Demands

Will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.