We have an immediate need for Hydraulic Crane Operator.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates equipment which lifts, hoists or moves material for construction purposes.
Determines load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. Works within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Inspects equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe operation before use.
Inspects and adjusts crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage. Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Inspects cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed. Directs helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
Loads or unloads bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Reviews daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
Inspects bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and removes and batches packaging tickets.
Directs truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Weighs bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records. Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures. OTHER
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred. Three or more years of crane operating experience preferred.
Current NCCCO Certification required for TLL and TSS.
Current valid driver's license required. Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
TWIC card preferred. required. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard crane operation techniques and hand signals.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.
Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession. Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to understand and follow directions. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints. Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems.
