Crane Operator

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, reposition loads, and unload crane accessories from trailer or support vehicles. This role involves team collaboration, working with and receiving direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement, and also acting as ground crew depending on tasks. Operators must adhere to appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA). Key duties include operating various types of cranes such as All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, and Boom Trucks. Hydraulic Truck Crane Operators specifically operate diesel-powered cranes mounted on truck-type chassis to lift materials, objects, or personnel. The operator drives the crane to the worksite, sets it up according to manufacturer's manuals and company rules, and directs oilers, truck drivers, or helpers in equipment assembly/disassembly. They perform pre- and post-trip inspections, daily and monthly equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and carry tools for repairs. The operator is responsible for barricading counterweight tail swing and working radius, and taking complete charge of all safety pertaining to crane assembly, disassembly, and operation, including wearing PPE. They must understand and complete job tickets for customer acceptance and billing, drive trucks to worksites, and unload them. Brief travel, normally nothing longer than a week, is expected. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of two years of Crane Operation experience
Must have NCCCO TLL and CDL
Working knowledge of rigging, cranes, and commercial moving and storage
Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
Must be able to read and speak the English language.
Must possess a current NCCCO, TLL, or equivalent crane operator certification.
Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations
Minimum of a CDL – B license required
Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and DOT physical/fit for duty test.

Nice To Haves

TSS (preferred)
CDL-A License preferred.
LBC/LBT would be helpful but not required.
Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.

Responsibilities

Operate various types of cranes: All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, and Boom Trucks.
Operate diesel powered cranes which are mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects, or personnel into place (for Hydraulic Truck Crane Operators).
Drive crane to work site and properly set up per the manufacturer’s operators manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting, cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer.
Direct activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in assembly and disassembly of the equipment.
Place cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables.
Operate crane according to signals from oiler or helper (may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths).
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections.
Perform routine maintenance.
Carry tools for running repairs.
Properly barricade counterweight tail swing and working radius.
Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to assembly, disassembly, and operation of crane.
Wear PPE safety equipment.
Understand and can fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing.
Drive truck to worksites and unloads truck.
Brief travel is expected. Normally nothing longer than a week.
Work as a ground crew depending on the tasks being performed.
Maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA).
Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to assembly, disassembly, and operation of crane.
Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
Work in a high functioning team environment.
Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Take pride in your work and in the company.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.
Any other duties as assigned.