Crane Operator >70 Ton

Zachry Group • Alvin, TX

4d

About The Position

Crane Operators operate small and large hydraulic cranes to move heavy equipment and other materials between locations, often changing altitude. The role involves planning lifts, inspecting equipment, ensuring safe crane operations, and assessing work areas for safety issues and operational requirements. Operators may follow a signaler’s directions and may assist with other duties when not operating a crane.

The position requires current NCCCO credentials for the appropriate crane type, including NCCCO LBC and TLL certifications, and a current Crane Operator physical. Operators must have at least five years of crane operating experience, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, required tools, and the ability to meet the physical requirements and designated schedule, including overtime as needed with proper notification. The role has no direct reports.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a Crane Operator.
• Current NCCCO credentials for the appropriate crane type, including current NCCCO LBC and TLL certifications.
• Current Crane Operator physical.
• Experience and knowledge operating small and large hydraulic cranes, potentially including Manitowoc 2250, 16000, and 4100; Link Belt 218; Kobelco 2500; and rough-terrain cranes from 15T to 140T.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to inspect equipment.
• Ability to perform load planning and lift planning.
• Knowledge of proper hand signals.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the motor vehicle records check.
• Required tools and reliable transportation.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety regulations, and to reliably complete administrative processes such as equipment inspection paperwork.
• Willingness to assist with other duties when not operating a crane.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, arrive on time, and work the designated schedule and overtime as needed with proper notification.

Nice To Haves

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience operating all listed cranes.
• Formal or technical education.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction cranes to move equipment and other materials.
• Plan operational lifts and load plans.
• Inspect equipment and complete related inspection paperwork.
• Be responsible for safety aspects of equipment operation and follow safety regulations.
• Follow signal directions from a signaler when needed.
• Assess work areas for safety issues, required processes, and equipment-operation planning.
• Assist with other duties when not operating a crane.
• Follow instructions and work the designated schedule, including overtime as needed with proper notification.

What This Job Offers

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