Crane Operator

Kokosing•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors with over $2.8 billion in annual sales, servicing clients in both private and public business sectors. Their services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has attracted qualified technical personnel by offering challenges, quality, and rewards. This job posting is for a Crane Operator to perform duties for heavy highway/bridge construction projects. The position requires operating lattice boom and telescopic/hydraulic cranes. The company has needs for Crane Operators in Saluda, VA, Annapolis, MD, and Hagerstown, MD, with specific NCCCO (or CIC) designations required for each location.

Requirements

NCCCO (or CIC) with LAT and TLL designations required.
DOT medical card required.
Ability to level and position crane for a pick.
Must be able to determine weight of item being picked.
Must check charts to see if item is within weight limits of crane.
Ability to lift and set various objects as needed.
5+ years related experience and/or training.
Experience must be commensurate with requirements of project (e.g. bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane), and therefore will vary by project.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (English).
Ability to write routine reports (English).
Ability to calculate safe load levels from charts provided.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Pile driving experience (for Saluda, VA & Annapolis, MD locations)

Responsibilities

Checks all fluids before starting engine.
Levels crane using inside cab controls and levelling bubble.
Observes load rigging or hookup and determines safety of load using load chart.
Always operates within parameters of load chart.
Understands and makes use of standard hand signals.
Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
Operates in a smooth and controlled manner.
Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions immediately.
Operates crane in a safe, responsible manner.