Crane Operator

Wood•Freeport, TX

About The Position

The Crane Operator operates cranes and other heavy equipment safely and effectively. The role requires interpreting work orders, specifications, blueprints, and drawings; selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment; applying safe rigging and crane signaling practices; inspecting equipment; reading load charts; and communicating maintenance issues. The operator also prepares work sites, handles loads and equipment safely, and follows appropriate procedures for work near utility lines and underground lines, soil identification, and excavation.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices and crane signals.
Ability to inspect equipment and complete daily reporting procedures.
Ability to read load charts and understand heavy equipment functions, operating characteristics, and limitations.
Ability to recognize and communicate machinery maintenance problems.
Knowledge of procedures for working near utility lines and underground lines.
Ability to prepare sites, obtain load weight and placement information, move equipment, and secure unattended equipment safely.
Knowledge of soil types and correct excavation procedures.
Ability to interpret work orders, specifications, blueprints, and drawings and to use appropriate tools, materials, and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
Identify and safely use appropriate hand tools and power tools.
Recognize craft materials and apply appropriate material-handling techniques.
Select and safely operate equipment appropriate for the job, including graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks.
Apply safe rigging practices and identify, explain, and perform crane signals.
Inspect equipment and complete daily reporting in accordance with company and manufacturer requirements.
Read load charts and understand the functions, operating characteristics, and limitations of heavy equipment.
Recognize and effectively communicate machinery maintenance problems.
Follow appropriate procedures when working near utility lines and underground lines.
Ensure adequate site preparation for equipment and tasks.
Obtain correct load weight and load placement information before lifts or other activities.
Safely move equipment between locations.
Shut down and secure unattended equipment appropriately.
Identify and recognize the functions of controls on different types of heavy equipment.
Identify soil types and follow correct excavation procedures.