Crane Operator Certified 1

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TIC is seeking a crane operator to operate a spider crane on a project in Abilene, Texas. The role pays up to $38 per hour depending on experience and includes $150 per day worked in per diem. The operator must be open to either a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or a night shift from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Work may also involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required. The operator will plan and perform lifts, take responsibility for crane setup and knockdown safety, inspect rigging and equipment, follow commands from riggers or helpers, monitor loads, and use crane indicators and capacity charts appropriately. The position is based in a construction/industrial environment with changing outdoor weather and may involve access to elevated, confined, cluttered, uneven, noisy, or dusty work areas. TIC describes itself as an employee-owned industrial, power, marine, and heavy civil contractor. The company offers competitive wages, award-winning training, paid time off, full benefit packages, performance-based rewards, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

NCCCO TSS certification is required.
Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination if applicable, and a background check.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Must possess strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Must be able to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Must be proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Must have the required tools.
Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site, if required.
Must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet, if required.

Responsibilities

Operate a crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
Plan lifts and take charge of safety related to crane setup and knockdown, crane operation, and proper use of capacity charts.
Perform rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections.
Respond appropriately to hand and verbal commands from riggers or helpers.
Observe the travel of loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.