Crane Operator Certified - CIT

Kiewit • Brunswick, GA

9d

About The Position

Operate various types of cranes in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards. The position is classified as Skilled and requires safe and efficient crane operation, lift planning, inspection, and coordination with riggers or helpers. The operator is responsible for safety during crane setup, operation, and knockdown, and for monitoring loads to prevent injury or property damage. The role also includes estimating work needs and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must have strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to lift and move materials and other objects.
• Plan lifts and take charge of safety during setup, knockdown, crane operation, and proper use of capacity charts.
• Perform rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections.
• Respond to hand and verbal commands from riggers or helpers.
• Observe loads while they travel 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 necessary corrective action.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED