Crane Operator

McAllister Towing Career Website•New York, NY

About The Position

The Crane Operator is responsible to maintain and operate overhead crane and forklift to lift, move and position loads in a safe manner. Plan, specify, and position rigging equipment for accomplishing work in a safe and efficient manner. Operating cranes to offload and backload tugs, barges, and etc. Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instruction. Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overloading. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the crane, including mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary. Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed. Complete daily checklist, delivery logs, maintenance schedule and all other necessary paperwork neatly and accurately. Maintaining the appearance of the forklift and crane by keeping it clean, free of debris and painted. Follow all safety procedures during all crane and forklift operations. Know and understand McAllister’s Safety Policy and comply with all the requirements of the Quality Safety Management System. Assisting other departments as needed. Ensuring personnel under your direction work in a safe and efficient manner. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proven experience working with an overhead crane, in all types of weather conditions.
Licensed as required under federal, state and local law.
Current Transportation Workers Identification Card.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee will frequently use both hands to grasp rails while climbing, to hold and carry tools equipment, to operate tools and machinery.
The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds or more on a consistent basis.
New Hire Familiarization Checklist (MCA-001)
Crane Operator Training

Nice To Haves

Crane Operator Certificate from a nationally recognized and accredited certification program preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate overhead crane and forklift to lift, move and position loads in a safe manner.
Plan, specify, and position rigging equipment for accomplishing work in a safe and efficient manner.
Operating cranes to offload and backload tugs, barges, and etc.
Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instruction.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overloading.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the crane, including mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed.
Complete daily checklist, delivery logs, maintenance schedule and all other necessary paperwork neatly and accurately.
Maintaining the appearance of the forklift and crane by keeping it clean, free of debris and painted.
Follow all safety procedures during all crane and forklift operations.
Know and understand McAllister’s Safety Policy and comply with all the requirements of the Quality Safety Management System.
Assisting other departments as needed.
Ensuring personnel under your direction work in a safe and efficient manner.
Other duties as assigned.