Crane Operator Certified

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

TIC is seeking a Crane Operator for a project in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The operator will lift and move materials and other objects, plan lifts, oversee crane setup and knockdown safety, and use capacity charts appropriately. The role also involves inspecting rigging and equipment, responding to rigger and helper commands, monitoring loads, and reading crane indicators. Compensation is up to $42 per hour depending on experience, with $150 per worked day in per diem. The current schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as required. Offers are contingent on passing drug and alcohol testing. TIC is an employee-owned industrial, power, marine, and heavy civil contractor. The company describes its culture as focused on safety and people development and offers training, paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match. Advancement opportunities are also available.

Requirements

TLL (Telescopic Boom Crane-Swing Cab) certification is required.
Must have strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Must be able to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Must be proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Must have the required tools.
Must be able to meet the physical and environmental requirements of working at a construction/industrial site, including moving around the site, climbing and balancing on access structures, working in confined or uneven areas, tolerating noisy and dusty conditions, and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing to work additional overtime, weekends, and nights when required.

Nice To Haves

Digger operating experience preferred.
CDL certification preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent may be required, along with previous experience in the field or a related area.

Responsibilities

Operate a crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
Plan lifts and take charge of safety for crane setup and knockdown, crane operation, and proper use of capacity charts.
Perform rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections.
Respond to hand and verbal commands from riggers or helpers.
Observe loads as they travel and take appropriate action to prevent injury or property damage.
Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain and take necessary corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.