Crane Operator- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL

Austin Careers•Decatur, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to join their team in Decatur, IL. This role is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads safely and efficiently. The Crane Operator will manipulate crane controls, inspect and maintain equipment, and ensure all loads are safely attached before operation. This position plays a crucial part in erecting structures and moving materials within industrial work areas.

Requirements

3-5 years of operating equipment in an Industrial setting.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
Depress buttons, lift levers, and ensure load is safely attached to crane before making any lift.
Erect structures, move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas.
Manipulate or depress crane 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.
Clean, maintain, and lubricate 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.