Crane Operator - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)
About The Position
The Crane Operator is responsible for operating stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The operator ensures loads are safely attached before lifts and moves products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas. The role involves operating equipment under general supervision, inspecting and maintaining the crane, completing required documentation, and following directions from riggers and other instructions. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires five years of equipment-operating experience in an industrial setting, NCCCO or NCCER certification, a state-issued driver's license, and a TWIC Card. There are no minimum education requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Employees must be capable of a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using their hands and fingers. The job may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces; and meeting visual, hearing, communication, and motor-skill requirements. Employees must also be able to understand and follow safety procedures, instructions, and company policies; use sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Five years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
- NCCCO or NCCER certification.
- State-issued driver's license.
- TWIC Card.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Able to perform the physical activities and meet the sensory, communication, and motor-skill requirements described in the posting.
- Able 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.
Responsibilities
- Operate a stationary or traveling crane under general supervision to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
- Manipulate crane controls to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement in accordance with written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Ensure loads are safely attached before lifting and operate the crane according to signals from the rigger.
- 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, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent the crane from capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Operate levers and pedals to rotate the crane on its chassis, raise and lower the boom, and raise and lower the load line.
- Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify the boom for pile driving or high lifting.
- Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Take action to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
- Start engines and operate throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
- Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
