Crane Operator - (Houston, TX) – Austin Industrial (TPC Cap)
About The Position
Austin Industrial is hiring a Craft Crane Operator to operate stationary or traveling cranes in industrial and construction settings. The role involves lifting, moving, positioning, and repositioning loads; ensuring loads are safely attached before lifting; and moving products, equipment, or materials to and from work areas. The operator works under general supervision and follows written, verbal, or signal instructions, including signals from a rigger. The position also includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing crane equipment as needed, completing required job documentation, and maintaining current NCCCO certifications. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and may involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Maintain current NCCCO certifications.
- Be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
- Exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
- Be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
- Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Responsibilities
- Operate cranes under general supervision to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
- Use crane controls to regulate crane and hoist speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Ensure loads are safely attached before lifting and operate according to signals from a rigger.
- Inspect cranes daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts.
- Repair cranes as needed; clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
- Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other required paperwork.
- Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, and other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Operate levers and pedals to rotate the crane on its chassis, raise and lower the boom, and raise and lower the load-line.
- Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify the boom for pile driving or high lifting.
- Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
- Start engines and use throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate machinery.
- Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
