Crane Operator Hydraulic (Night Shift)

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Crane Operator Hydraulic operates assigned cranes and other lifting equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices. The role involves lifting, moving, and placing loads; inspecting and maintaining equipment; preparing crane setups; assessing load weights and lifting capacities; and coordinating with helpers and truck drivers. The operator also reviews delivery schedules, weighs and records bundles, and logs work completed for each lift. The position works in open-air conditions that may be noisy, hot, or cold, and may involve exposure to fumes, odors, chemicals, and dust. Work includes navigating gangways, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and heights up to 100 feet, as well as entering confined operator cabs. PPE must be worn when necessary.

Requirements

Three to five years of heavy equipment operation, or a one-year college or technical school certificate is preferred.
Knowledge of communicating through radios.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team-player approach.
Commitment to company values and the safety program.
Ability to climb up to 100 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to traverse gangways, scaffolding at varying heights, and uneven surfaces, and work in confined operator cabs.

Nice To Haves

One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
NCCCO or NCCER certification.
Training or certification in crane signals.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.
Operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, and other moving equipment to lift, move, or place loads.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices, and make repairs as necessary.
Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed.
Inspect ground conditions and set up equipment accurately.
Manipulate cables, chains, shackles, and other lifting equipment.
Select and use appropriate soft slings, chains, and wire ropes.
Direct helpers placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Work at heights up to 100 feet.
Determine load weights and compare them with lifting capacities to prevent overloads.
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Load or unload bundles from trucks and move containers to storage bins using moving equipment.
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, delivery sequences, and special loading instructions.
Weigh bundles using floor scales and record weights for company records.
Log hours and work performed for each lift.
Read and understand load charts and range diagrams.