Crane Operator Certified >250T

Craft Recruiting•Port Arthur, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate various types of cranes in accordance with all manufacturer and industry standards. The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions. Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required. May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment. May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site. Must have required tools.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
NCCCO or equvilent required

Responsibilities

Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
Plan all lifts and take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown, operation of crane and proper use of capacity charts.
Perform rigging inspection and daily equipment inspection.
Respond accordingly to both hand and verbal commands from rigger or helpers.
Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.