Crane Operator

The Weitz Company•Brightwood Township, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Crane Operator to work at a project site in North Dakota. The operator is responsible for safe and effective operation of assigned equipment, including using crane controls to regulate speed, direction, and hoist movement. The role includes rigging loads and moving materials, tools, and equipment to and from the work area, ensuring loads are properly rigged, and following lifting plans, load charts, operating manuals, and permits. The operator must keep current with legislation and policies and procedures related to crane operation, perform equipment safety and maintenance checks, clean and maintain equipment, store it safely when not in use, and report maintenance or repair needs to a supervisor. The position requires proficiency in crane operation, advanced rigging and flagging skills, and the ability to pass a crane competency test. Candidates must be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine correspondence; and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers. They must listen to and follow direction, use hand and power tools, muck (puddle) concrete, comply with safety rules, and perform without constant supervision. The role involves regular outdoor work in varying weather, work near moving mechanical parts and at heights or other precarious locations, and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles. The work environment is usually loud, and required company or project PPE must be worn. Employees must be able to access work areas through manways and inspection doors and pass tests for SCBA and respirator use. Scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including weekends and holidays, may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

Three to seven years of related experience and/or training specific to the equipment being operated.
Completion of an apprenticeship program where available.
Certification as a Crane Operator by NCCO or NCCER.
Advanced rigging and flagging skills.
Ability to pass a crane competency test.
Situational awareness.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine correspondence and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to listen and follow direction, use hand and power tools, and muck (puddle) concrete.
Ability to comply with safety rules and work without constant supervision.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, access work areas through manways and inspection doors, and pass tests for SCBA and respirator use.
Must not have a condition or take medication that would impair safe equipment operation or senses, reflexes, manual dexterity, or alertness.
Ability to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including weekends and holidays, as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Current rough terrain forklift certification.
Current skid steer certification.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment safely and effectively.
Maintain valid NCCER Mobile Crane Operator and/or NCCER Tower certification specific to the crane being used.
Keep informed of legislation, policies, and procedures related to crane operation.
Use crane controls to regulate the speed, direction, and hoist movement of the crane.
Assist with rigging loads and moving materials, tools, and equipment to and from the work area.
Ensure all loads are properly rigged to the crane.
Follow instructions in lifting plans, load charts, operating manuals, and permits.
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment before operation.
Clean and maintain equipment as required.
Ensure equipment is stored safely when not in use.
Report equipment maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate supervisor.
Follow safety rules and perform without constant supervision.