Crane Operator

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Baytown, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. This role may involve operating equipment such as a backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, front-end loader, motor grader, cherry picker, or dump truck. The operator is responsible for setting up and operating production equipment according to established guidelines and procedures, adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner. The position requires moving hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-powered operating equipment and interpreting hand signals for material placement. The individual will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines, working under immediate supervision without typically exercising independent judgment.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
Move 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.
May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface.
May assist in lifting, position and securing or materials and work pieces during installation.
May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.
Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.
Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.
Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.
Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
May be required to interpret load charts.