HC - Operator - Crane >100T

Job Description

Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements; Perform cleanup duties; Perform material handling and storage duties; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks; Identify equipment types; Perform equipment inspection, service and maintenance as required; Read and use equipment operator's manual; Assist with scheduled service and maintenance; Perform equipment assembly and disassembly; Assist with critical lift design as required; Calculate capacities from load/capacity chart; Inspect rigging configuration for safe lifting operations; Selection of equipment for safe lifting operations; Perform critical lifts as required; Identify components and controls of equipment; Ability to respond to equipment emergency procedures; Requires valid certification to operate crane(s) and proven, verifiable experieince as a crane operator. NCCCO certification(s) preferred and may be required.; Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.; Manipulates crane controls to reguulate speed and direction of crane and hoise movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.; Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism(s).; Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervision of defects/malfunction.; Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.; Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.; Safely operates crane and hoist mechanism(s); plans and coordinates crane movement and set up.; Four (4) years minimum industrial construction crane operation experience preferred. Heavy Civil highway construction experience preferred. All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mental Demands: Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands: See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions: Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outside