Crane Operator Hydraulic

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Crane Operator Hydraulic operates assigned cranes and other moving equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices to lift, move, and place loads. The role includes inspecting and maintaining equipment, preparing crane setups, evaluating load weights and lifting capacities, directing helpers and truck drivers, and recording work and load information. Operators work with American and Manitowoc cranes ranging from 40 to 150 tons, including hydraulic and friction rough-terrain and lattice-boom cranes.

Requirements

Three to five years of heavy equipment operation, or a one-year college or technical-school certificate is preferred.
Trained or certified in crane signals.
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 orientation.
Commitment to company values and safety program.

Nice To Haves

One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
NCCCO or NCCER certification.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.
Operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, and other moving equipment using levers, foot pedals, or dials to lift, move, or place loads.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain cables, pulleys, grappling devices, and other mechanisms, making 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 equipment, and determine when to use soft slings, chains, or wire ropes.
Direct helpers placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Work at heights of 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 truck bundles and move containers to storage bins using moving equipment.
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine order, delivery sequence, 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.