Crane Operator - Austin Industrial (St. James, LA)

Austin Careers•St James, LA

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies across the United States. The Crane Operator operates stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads, ensuring loads are safely attached before lifting. The role supports construction and industrial work by moving equipment, materials, and other large objects. Work is performed under general supervision, and other duties may be assigned. The position requires five years of equipment-operating experience in an industrial setting, NCCCO or NCCER certification, a valid driver’s license, and a TWIC Card. There are no minimum education requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The role requires commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Five years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
NCCCO or NCCER certification.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
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, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Operate cranes under general supervision.
Use crane controls to regulate crane and hoist speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
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 prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Operate crane chassis, boom, and load-line controls to rotate the crane and raise or lower the boom and load.
Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify the boom for pile driving or high lifting.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Operate the crane according to signals from the 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.