Crane Operator-Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Borger, TX

About The Position

The Crane Operator operates stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The operator ensures loads are safely attached before lifting, and moves products, equipment, materials, machinery, and other large objects at industrial work areas, construction sites, and industrial facilities. Work is performed under general supervision and according to written, verbal, or signal instructions, including signals from a rigger. The operator also inspects, maintains, cleans, lubricates, and repairs crane equipment as needed, and completes required job tickets, service quality summaries, and other paperwork. The role requires current NCCCO certifications and 3–5 years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting. No minimum education is required. Austin is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics, consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate cranes under general supervision.
Use crane and hoist controls to regulate speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Ensure loads are safely attached before lifting.
Inspect the crane daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts.
Repair the crane as needed; clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other required paperwork.
Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, and other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Place blocks and outriggers to help prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Operate levers and pedals to rotate the crane on its chassis, raise and lower the boom, and raise and lower the load line.
Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify the boom for pile driving or high lifting.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Take actions to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
Operate the crane according to signals from a rigger.
Start engines and use throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate machines.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.