Heavy Equipment/Crane Operator

R&D Maintenance Services•Tuscaloosa, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

R&D Maintenance Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment/Mobile Crane Operator for the Black Warrior – Tombigbee Waterway Project in Tuscaloosa, AL. The company provides operations and maintenance services on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects. This role involves operating heavy equipment for maintenance, repair, construction, and installation work, as well as performing routine maintenance on equipment. The operator will be responsible for ensuring equipment is in proper working condition and will respond to after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
NCCCO Certified (or willingness/ability to obtain certification) for 30/50-Ton hydraulic RT Crane.
Ability to properly calculate lifting capacities, deductions, and center of gravities.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and safe operations.
Ability to plan and schedule multiple tasks and effectively prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; analyze and solve problems; make decisions; exercise good judgment; perform well under pressure; adapt well to change.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of manufacturer load charts, how to interpret/apply them, and mathematical ability to perform required measurements and calculations.
Ability to demonstrate overall safe work behavior; including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines.
Must be able to plan and execute all crane lift operations including material/equipment/personnel lifts.
Must possess a valid Alabama Class A driver’s license.
Must have knowledge of applicable crane operation load requirements and mathematical ability to perform required calculations.
Required to successfully complete background check, MVR, and drug/alcohol screenings.

Nice To Haves

NCCCO Certified (or willing and capable of attaining certification for 30/50-Ton RT crane)

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment (dozer, loader, excavator, grader, and hydraulic rough terrain crane, etc.) to perform or assist in maintenance, repair, construction, or installation work.
Operates and maintains equipment of heavy weight and complexity.
Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made.
Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in proper working condition.
Operates a variety of heavy equipment including dozer, loader, excavator, and grader.
Operate mobile, hydraulic rough terrain crane (30-50 ton RT - onshore or barge-mounted) when required by the project.
Transports equipment and supplies to and from work sites.
Responds to after hour emergencies.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as checking air, oil, water and other fluids.
Uses hand and power tools.
Grades roads.
Repairs drainage/spoil/disposal areas.
Maintains various records related to work orders and assigned activities.