Crane Operator (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial (HRO)

Austin Industrial • Houston, TX

277d

About The Position

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. This role involves ensuring that loads are safely attached to the crane before making any lift and performing various essential duties and responsibilities related to crane operation. The operator will work under general supervision and is expected to manipulate crane controls to regulate speed and direction according to instructions. Daily inspections for safety issues and maintenance of the crane are also part of the job.

Requirements

• 5 years of operating equipment in an Industrial setting.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification.
• State issued Driver's License.
• TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Inspect crane for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Operate crane according to signals from rigger.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed