CDL Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging•Norco, LA

About The Position

TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. is hiring an experienced, full-time All Terrain Crane Operator for its Norco, Louisiana, or St. James, Louisiana, branch. The operator reports to the Branch Manager. The role focuses on safety, proper crane setup and load lifting, and customer service while complying with applicable state and federal motor-vehicle laws and company safety and environmental policies. The operator may also operate truck cranes and boom trucks, maintain required job and equipment records, and help train others in safe crane operation.

Requirements

Current state-issued Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Current crane operator license from NCCCO or NCCER.
Currently possess a TWIC or be able to acquire one.
At least 3 years of experience operating hydraulic cranes.
Experience operating hydraulic all-terrain and truck cranes.
Experience driving all-terrain cranes, truck cranes, and/or boom trucks over the road.
Experience with Liebherr, Tadano, and/or Grove hydraulic cranes and proficiency with their computer systems.
Ability to operate a crane by viewing hand signals.
Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions and safety regulations and maintain records.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

Operate hydraulic all-terrain and truck cranes, and drive all-terrain cranes, truck cranes, and/or boom trucks over the road.
Safely set up cranes at job locations, program crane computers in the appropriate setup mode, and lift loads using load charts and proper rigging techniques.
Read, interpret, and calculate load percentages using crane load charts in the owner's and operation manuals.
Confirm that signal persons understand and use proper hand signals before lifting loads.
Inspect cranes, trucks, and/or trailers and complete and submit vehicle inspection reports before operating the vehicles.
Review upcoming job assignments before the end of each shift and prepare the necessary rigging and equipment.
Complete field tickets, document any additional chargeable equipment used, and submit tickets to the local branch office.
Enter hours worked and report them to the local branch office no later than the following day.
When not assigned to a job, inform the supervisor and inspect, clean, and maintain equipment productively.
Carry and answer a phone promptly.
Assist with training in safe crane operation.
Periodically review service and operating manuals for the assigned crane and other crane models.
Troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform other duties as assigned.