Certified Crane Operator

Walbec Group•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

Certified Crane Operator (CCO) Zenith Tech a Walbec Group Company NW WI Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Heavy Equipment Operator and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture, and work with an industry leading company in heavy road and highway construction. The Company: The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services. Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity . Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers. The Position: We're looking for Heavy Equipment Operators/Certified Crane Operators responsible for using machinery to move materials at construction sites. Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage. Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed. Direct helpers engage in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes. Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment. Clean, maintain, and secure all equipment. Assist with repairs as needed. Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

Requirements

Valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
CCO (Certified Crane Operator).
Must be punctual and dependable.
Have the ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member are required.
Successfully pass or has passed the Operators Union aptitude test when required.
Projects will vary by location, so reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to any job site is required.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred, but not required.
High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Piling and sheeting experience, and prior experience in pile driving, multi-line work, friction crane, and multi-crane lift.
Lattice boom and crane crawler proficient, and able to operate production 336 backhoe, Tadano, and HC110 machine.

Responsibilities

Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
Direct helpers engage in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Clean, maintain, and secure all equipment.
Assist with repairs as needed.
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

Benefits

Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners.
Additionally, union employees have access to a variety of training courses on our Walbec employee website for personal and professional development.
Excellent wages and benefits packages offered through local trade union.
Job security-we are an essential company providing infrastructure services, and you are an essential employee.
Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
Be involved in innovative, exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
Family-oriented, supportive culture.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the Walbec Group.
Our leadership understands that the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth.
When you choose Walbec, you'll be welcomed into a s upportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.