Crane Operator (Wilmington, NC) - Austin Industrial - PER DIEM PAID
About The Position
Austin Industrial, Inc. is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for a two-month outage in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role operates stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads at industrial facilities and construction sites. The operator works under general supervision, follows written, verbal, or signal instructions, and ensures loads are safely attached before lifting. The position pays $42 per hour. Per diem is $120 per day, paid seven days a week, if the employee works a schedule of five 10-hour days. The role requires maintaining current NCCCO certifications and performing all duties with a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required PPE and satisfy applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Requirements
- Five years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
- NCCCO or NCCER certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- TWIC Card.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently up to 50 pounds, and potentially working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
- Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities; ability to wear required PPE and meet applicable site and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate cranes under general supervision.
- Use crane controls to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Repair the crane as needed; inspect it daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts; and 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 and raise or lower the boom and 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.
- Take actions to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
- Operate the crane according to signals from the rigger.
- 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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