Equip Ops Heavy - Crane

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Westlake, LA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating various power-driven machinery, specifically focusing on cranes, to move dirt or other materials. The role requires setting up and operating production equipment according to established guidelines, adjusting machine settings for task completion, and controlling operating equipment using hand and foot levers. The operator must interpret hand signals for material placement and may need to manipulate equipment on unlevel surfaces. The role also includes assisting in lifting, positioning, and securing materials, performing routine maintenance or repairs, and ensuring compliance with all safety and project rules. The individual will observe load hook-up to determine safety, manipulate crane controls for speed and direction, clean and maintain the crane, inspect for defective parts, and report malfunctions. They will also load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies, and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment. The position typically reports to a supervisor or manager and does not usually require independent judgment.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials.
Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment.
Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface.
May assist in lifting, position and securing or materials and work pieces during installation.
May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.
Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.
Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.
Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.
Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
May be required to interpret load charts.