Crane Operator - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Careers•La Porte, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to the crane before making any lift. Erect structures, move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Operate crane under general supervision. Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. Repair crane as needed. Inspect crane for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning. Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment. Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork. Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities. Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads. Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line. Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting. Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. Operate crane according to signals from rigger. Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines. Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
5 years of operating equipment in an Industrial setting.
NCCCO or NCCER certification.
A valid Driver’s License.
A TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to maintain attention to detail.
Ability to effectively manage stress.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Ability to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Operate crane under general supervision.
Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Repair crane as needed.
Inspect crane for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
Operate crane according to signals from rigger.
Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
Other duties as assigned.