Crane Operator

Turner Industries•Sulphur, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that provides responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and prevent shutdowns in industries such as petrochemical, refining, energy, and pulp and paper. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. The company is seeking a Crane Operator with NCCER or NCCCO certification for a position in the Lake Charles, LA area. This role operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials and may operate equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, draglines, front-end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, and dump trucks. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the Foreman or Site Manager, with assigned duties performed according to specific procedures and frequent checking of work.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
NCCCO or NCCER certification is required
Knowledge of current rigging inspection color codes
Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials.
May operate all or some of the following types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, front-end loader, motor grader, cherry picker, dump truck, etc.
Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment.
Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
Reads and interprets load charts.
May assemble or disassemble equipment or material on construction projects.
May be required to manipulate equipment on un-level working surfaces.
May perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines/equipment.
Ensures all rigging has proper inspection and color codes.
Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction.