Crane Operator

CK Construction Group • Westerville, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956, establishing a strong reputation for executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. The company possesses the personnel, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete projects of various sizes. They offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. Additionally, CK Construction Group provides self-perform construction services such as concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and operates an in-house AWI Certified mill shop. The Crane Operator position involves operating a variety of cranes, including the 50-ton Truck Crane, to safely supply and move loads on construction sites.

Requirements

• Must be able to get in and out of large crane several times to inspect load and crane
• Must be able to maneuver crane in confined area, while moving and hoisting heavy loads of up to within the equipment load limits to specific locations
• Must be able to Work for 10-12 hours per day in a large crane in an enclosed cab
• Must be able to maintain high level of awareness for a busy project work environment
• Must have good reflexes and reaction times to crane signals from a spotter in dangerous circumstances
• Must be capable of operating the assigned machine in a safe manner so as not to jeopardize their safety, the safety of others around them and all other related equipment
• Must be able to maintain physical strength and stamina
• Must be familiar with Load Moment Indicators (LMI)
• Must be able to coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and feet
• Must be able to use arms, hands, and legs fully
• Must be able to coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED is preferred
• NCCO Certification preferred
• CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely supply the crane and hook to all trades
• Move loads up to within the equipment load limits
• Control hydraulic levers, gas, and break
• Responsible for loading items such as steel and concrete forms
• Responsible for daily maintenance, lubricating and cleaning and safety check of the assigned crane (Ex: Greasing points, back up alarms, check fluid levels such as water, oil, hydraulic, and transmission)
• Communicate with ground crew to signal crane pick using both audible and hand crane signals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED