Crane Operator - Austin Industrial (Freeport, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies across the United States. The Crane Operator operates stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads at construction sites and industrial facilities. The operator ensures loads are safely attached before lifting, follows written, verbal, or signal instructions, and performs equipment inspection, maintenance, and related documentation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Five years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
NCCCO or NCCER certification.
State-issued driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Advanced Rigging certification.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 the crane daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts.
Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or 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 action to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Operate the crane according to signals from the rigger.
Start engines and operate machines using throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.