Crane Operator

United Steel Inc.•East Hartford, CT

84d•Onsite

About The Position

United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals, is seeking a Crane Operator. This role is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The operator will depress buttons, lift levers, and ensure loads are safely attached to the crane before moving them. Applicants must complete a pre-hire survey to be considered for the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license CDL Class B License.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to jobsites.
State of Connecticut Crane Operator License.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must pass criminal background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Good communications skills

Responsibilities

Following all United Steel Inc. policies and procedures, including safety policies and procedures as well as site-specific safety procedures set by General Contractors.
Driving or overseeing the delivery of the crane to the job site.
Pre-planning erection activities in conjunction with the Superintendent or Foreman, including heaviest lift, farthest reach, rated capacity, boom length needed, location of power lines, underground voids, lay down areas, and routes for suspended loads.
Overseeing inspection of crane assembly and daily visual inspection of the crane, including maladjustments, wear of components, and safety devices.
Ensuring the ground conditions are adequate for crane setup, including level, support, ground water accumulation, and blocking.
Completing daily inspection reports.
Inspecting rigging, including familiarity with the rigging chart, determining if a signal person is required, and ensuring the signal person is familiar with the rigging chart.
Operating crane under general supervision.
Manipulating or depressing crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Inspecting crane for safety issues on a daily basis, determining if any parts are malfunctioning, and repairing crane as needed.
Lifting, positioning, and placing machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Driving trucks to worksites and unloading trucks.
Placing blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Moving levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
Bolting boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
Working within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Operating crane according to signals from helper, starting and stopping crane engine, and following directions carefully.
Performing other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.