Crane Operator

Brown & Root•Westlake, LA

About The Position

The Crane Operator operates power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials, including cranes and potentially other equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, draglines, front-end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, and dump trucks. The operator sets up and runs production equipment according to established procedures, adjusting machine settings to complete work accurately and on time. The role involves controlling equipment with hand and foot levers, interpreting hand signals, and potentially operating on unlevel surfaces or assisting with positioning and securing materials during installation. The operator may also conduct routine maintenance and repairs and must follow safety and project rules. The position works under immediate supervision, follows instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Crane-specific duties include observing load hookup and assessing load safety; controlling crane and hoist speed and direction in response to written, verbal, or signal instructions; cleaning and maintaining the crane and hoisting mechanism; inspecting for defective parts and documenting and reporting defects or malfunctions; transporting and unloading materials, tools, equipment, and supplies; and performing minor equipment maintenance or cleaning. The operator may be required to interpret load charts. The role may require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area. It requires knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. Physical requirements include standing 5% of the time, walking 5%, sitting 90%, lifting and carrying 10 pounds, and pushing and pulling 50 ft-lb. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are occasional requirements; reaching, handling, and fingering are constant requirements. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, AD&D, a flexible spending account, disability benefits, paid time off, a flexible work schedule, and professional training and development to support career advancement.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous experience in the field or a related area; no specific duration is stated.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines and work under immediate supervision.
Physical ability to lift and carry 10 pounds and push and pull 50 ft-lb.
Physical requirements include standing 5%, walking 5%, sitting 90%; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and constant reaching, handling, and fingering.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production equipment according to established guidelines and procedures.
Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and on time according to specifications.
Control powered equipment using hand and foot levers.
Interpret hand signals to determine where materials should be placed.
Operate equipment on unlevel working surfaces when required.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation when required.
Perform routine maintenance or repairs as assigned.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.
Observe load hookup and determine whether the load is safe.
Control crane and hoist speed and direction in response to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Clean and maintain the crane and hoisting mechanism.
Inspect the crane for defective parts, document defects or malfunctions, and notify the supervisor.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
Interpret load charts when required.