LBC Crane Operator

LPR Construction Company•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Under supervision, the Crane Operator operates hydro and friction cranes to erect structures or set equipment in or on structures. The role may also involve repairing and maintaining equipment, tearing down and setting up cranes, and moving cranes between locations. The operator coordinates crane movements with crew members and follows safe operating procedures. Luffer experience is required.

Requirements

Luffer experience required.
High-level working knowledge of safe practices for load and crane rigging.
Ability to learn and follow LPR’s safety policies.
Knowledge of load charts and wind charts in accordance with safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate hydro and friction cranes to erect structures or set equipment in or on structures.
Follow LPR’s safety policies and take action to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Use levers, pedals, throttles, switches, and other controls to operate cranes and their attachments.
Locate underground services and identify overhead hazards before beginning work.
Align machines, loads, or overhead gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines, or position equipment according to workers’ hand signals.
Apply load charts and wind charts in accordance with safe operating procedures.
Drive and maneuver equipment; remove and place loads; and distribute materials and equipment to designated areas.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to crew members’ hand or audio signals.
Repair and maintain equipment, make emergency adjustments, and assist with major repairs as necessary.
Tear down and set up cranes and move cranes between locations.
Talk with foremen and supervisors and review instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.
Keep records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
Complete monthly maintenance logs and submit them to the Equipment Manager in a timely manner.
Report needed repairs to the job General Foreman/Superintendent and Equipment Manager and help facilitate repairs to the crane being operated.
Perform related duties as assigned.