Crane Operator

Scott Bridge Co • Tuscaloosa, AL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Safely and precisely position heavy components to build and restore critical infrastructure with a variety of cranes. Help construct bridges, dams, hydro-structures, bulkhead walls, roadways, and marine structures to enable critical transportation and emergency response. Ensure safe and efficient load handling per load capacity guidelines. Facilitate smooth crane operation through controlled and precise boom and load line management. Enable the safe and accurate placement of piles and loads. Ensure the smooth and timely setup and readiness of equipment for construction. Preserve equipment performance and longevity through regular greasing, oiling, and fueling. Enhance job site safety through proactive inspection and identification of worn cables, worn hoisting mechanism bands, broken gears, housing, etc. Collaborate with Foreman, Pile Drivers, Welders, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled craft team members and enjoy shared successes. Participate in a culture of unwavering safety. Receive clean, professional, properly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE), attend regular job safety trainings, and participate in safety/environmental initiatives to ensure your well-being and our compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Requirements

• Earned the qualification standard of ANSI B30.5(5-3).
• Skilled at operating Telecrawlers, Rough Terrains, Lattice Boom Crawlers, or Ringer Cranes with 2+ years of training/experience.
• Can read and understand equipment load charts, capacity, capability, and proper assembly.
• Working knowledge of construction rigging- use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multiple-part load blocks, etc.
• Working knowledge of routine equipment maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of the accepted Hand Signals for hoisting operations.
• Accuracy is critical for safety and structural integrity.
• Precision and care set you apart from other Crane Operators.
• Acute awareness of distance, height, and clearance ensures safe and efficient maneuvering of loads, even in the most challenging environments.
• Perform an operational checkout on a similar type of equipment.
• Tape measure and crescent wrench.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating cranes to construct bridges, dams, hydro-structures, bulkhead walls, roadways, barges, or marine structures.
• Pile driving experience or understanding of the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers (diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop hammers).

Responsibilities

• Safely and precisely position heavy components to build and restore critical infrastructure with a variety of cranes.
• Help construct bridges, dams, hydro-structures, bulkhead walls, roadways, and marine structures to enable critical transportation and emergency response.
• Ensure safe and efficient load handling per load capacity guidelines.
• Facilitate smooth crane operation through controlled and precise boom and load line management.
• Enable the safe and accurate placement of piles and loads.
• Ensure the smooth and timely setup and readiness of equipment for construction.
• Preserve equipment performance and longevity through regular greasing, oiling, and fueling.
• Enhance job site safety through proactive inspection and identification of worn cables, worn hoisting mechanism bands, broken gears, housing, etc.
• Collaborate with Foreman, Pile Drivers, Welders, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled craft team members and enjoy shared successes.
• Participate in a culture of unwavering safety.
• Receive clean, professional, properly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE), attend regular job safety trainings, and participate in safety/environmental initiatives to ensure your well-being and our compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Benefits

• Premium Equipment - Operate our well-maintained young fleet of cranes.
• Well-Being - In-house Chaplains here to support you.
• Growth - Hands-on training and opportunities to advance your skills and position.
• Balance - Expect to work an average of 50-60 hours per week.
• Financial Security - Above-average pay, an annual safety-based bonus and discretionary performance-based bonus, a 401K plan, and medical coverage.
• Housing arrangements and per diem pay for travel.
• Year-round work, no annual lay-offs.
• Required tools provided (except for a tape measure and crescent wrench).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed