Crane Operator - Old Ocean, TX

Turner Industries • Old Ocean, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries Group is seeking an experienced NCCCO- or NCCER-certified Crane Operator for an upcoming turnaround in Old Ocean, Texas. The role supports pre-turnaround work, the turnaround, and demobilization, with an approximate duration of eight months. There is no per diem, and local candidates are preferred. The operator reports to the Site Manager / Area Safety Manager. Assigned duties follow specific procedures and are checked frequently.

The Crane Operator operates power-driven and hydraulic machinery to move materials and provides crane lifting and rigging support. Equipment may include cranes and other machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, draglines, front-end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, and dump trucks. Work includes interpreting hand signals and load charts, maneuvering equipment on uneven surfaces, and performing equipment cleaning, greasing, oiling, preventative maintenance, and inspections.

The position involves work at fiberglass piping manufacturing facilities. The work environment is predominantly indoors but may include hot or cold weather, varying noise levels, and potential exposure to chemical substances. Work areas may have obstructed pathways, confined areas, and low or high elevations. Shifts are to be determined and may change; the stated schedules are 5–8s before and after the turnaround and 7–10s during it.

Requirements

• NCCCO or NCCER certification for both small and large hydraulic cranes.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a pre-employment qualification test.
• Complete a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation; vision of 20/40, with or without correction, is required.
• Complete Hazard Communication orientation/test, Turner Industries Group, LLC indoctrination, and job-site orientation.
• Comply with client-required job-site safety requirements and use required safety equipment.
• Wear ANSI-approved corrective eyewear (Z87) when applicable.
• Meet the physical requirements, which may include climbing into and out of equipment; lifting 30–50 pounds; carrying objects and equipment; and standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Be able to follow procedures and oral or written directions, apply basic math, select tools, read and interpret load charts, judge distances and slopes, and recognize and report safety hazards.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is highly favorable and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and other power-driven machinery used to move materials.
• Provide crane lifting and rigging support.
• Interpret hand signals and load charts to determine material placement and operate equipment safely.
• Assemble or disassemble equipment or materials on construction projects when required.
• Operate equipment on uneven working surfaces when required.
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance and inspections, including cleaning, greasing, and oiling.
• Follow established procedures, directions, and job-site safety requirements; recognize and report safety hazards.

What This Job Offers

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