3676 - Crane Operator - Heavy

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Clinton, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate 90 ton or above cranes in accordance with all manufacturer and industry standards. Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or productions in many directions safely. This role is with Overland Contracting Inc.

Requirements

Multiple years of experience working as an operator is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging craft is required
Working knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations
Read, understand and implement the Operations and Safety Manuals of each piece of equipment as they relate to safety, operation, and maintenance of the piece of equipment being operated
Knowledge of crane signals, rigging techniques and rigging limitations
Pass a written exam on general crane knowledge, including use of capacity charts
Demonstrate operating ability through a practical operating test
Pass the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) physical for a commercial driver's license as specified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Section 391.41
A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search)
OCI Equipment Qualification certificate or equivalent Nationally recognized certification
Current Medical Examiner's Certificate

Nice To Haves

NCCCO-Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC)
NCCCO-Lattice Boom Truck (LBT)
NCCCO-Telescopic Boom Crane Swing Crab (TLL)
NCCCO-Telescopic Boom Crane-Fixed Cab (TSS)
NCCCO-Tower Crane(TWR)
CIC-Small Telescoping Boom
CIC-Medium Telescoping Boom
CIC-Large Telescoping Boom

Responsibilities

Operators must be thoroughly familiar with crane control functions
Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects; plan all lifts; proper use of capacity charts; perform rigging inspection and daily equipment inspection including cables and grappling devices for wear and tear and assist in installing or repairing cables as needed
Respond accordingly to both hand and verbal commands; observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property; listen to warning alarms and respond accordingly; read boom angle and drum rotation indicators
Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions
Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines including cleaning and maintaining Crane, cables, and hoisting mechanism
Follow inspection and maintenance schedule for equipment assuring that equipment is in good working order
Perform daily inspections on crane prior to operation
Assure that monthly and annual inspections are complete
Assure that prior to lift the pre-lift safety checklist has been completed in its entirety
Operators must have copies of their OCI Equipment Qualification certificate or equivalent Nationally recognized certification and their current Medical Examiner's Certificate on their person at all times
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised
Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional
If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed
Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures
Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
Use effective verbal and written communication skills
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
Listen to co-workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate
Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with
Read and understand plans, specifications, operator manuals, safety manuals, rigging tables and load capacity charts
Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Fill out the OSHA required daily and monthly inspection reports as required for each interval
Plan and lay-out for crane operators work
Observe functioning of equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repair or replacement
Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered
Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision
Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities