Mobile Crane Operator

Turner Mining Group•Bagdad, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Staffing Group is hiring Master Crane Operators and Apprentice Crane Operators in Bagdad, AZ. This is a Full-Time opportunity, offering competitive pay and benefits package. Description – Master Level Under general supervision, assists in providing operational and technical advice and guidance for designated mobile crane support groups at assigned sites. Assist in the development and training of employees in mobile crane operations. (Master Level Only) Assist in the planning and preparation for scheduled jobs. Assist site management by actively participating in the Company’s safety programs, including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOP’s, Near Miss Reporting, Metals and other programs determined by management. Assist management in complying with policies and procedures and environmental compliance. Understand cost control and assist in the development of department operating maintenance and capital budgets. Participate in the mentoring process for all new Mobile Crane Operators and Apprentices. Serve as a member on the selection panel for Certified/Master Mobile Crane Operators. Perform other duties as required. Description – Crane Operator Responsible for safely operating all types of cranes and boom trucks. Inspect and assist with the inspection reports for cranes, boom trucks and forklifts. Assist with minor repairs on equipment. Responsible for safely operating all types of cranes up to 150 tons Assist site management by actively participating in company safety programs including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOP’s, Near Miss Reporting, Metals and other programs determined by management Assist management in complying with company policies and procedures and environmental compliance Inspect and assist with the inspection reports for cranes and boom trucks and performing minor repairs on equipment Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Journeyman Maintenance Technician/Mobile Crane Operator- Completion of an Apprenticeship Program, or a two (2) year Associates Degree from an accredited college in the mechanical field or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in a related Industrial Maintenance/Construction mechanical Mobile Crane Operator field.
Candidate must have a minimum of four year journeyman/mobile crane operator experience or equivalent work experience with large mobile cranes (150 ton and greater capacity), and selected candidate shall pass the written exam (Certified Crane Operator certification).
This exam is based on safety and technical knowledge to include hydraulics, alignments, bearings, etc., and selected candidate shall pass the Panel Interview, and selected candidate shall pass the Hands-on test (also Certified Crane Operator Practical exam).
This exam will be a demonstration of practical skills to include diagnostics.
Passed the Certified Crane Operator Practical exam
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.
This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
Candidate shall pass the Hands-on test.
Completed DDI and TEAMS training or equivalent
Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Extensive experience in rigging procedures, cable reeling and crane load testing
Extensive experience with mobile crane Preventative Maintenance practices and Inspection procedures
Knowledge of cable reeling and crane load testing
Knowledge of mobile crane Preventative Maintenance practices and Inspection procedures
Knowledge of rigging procedures
Working knowledge of Hydraulic equipment
Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and advanced computer skills
Skill in working under minimal direction and performing overtime as required
Ability to pass an annual physical (to include color recognition and depth perception)
Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, Blueprints and schematics for trouble shooting and repair in English
Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime at a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year operation.
Possess good safety and attendance record
Ability to show up to work as required and on time
Must be eligible for transfer/promotion as per the Guiding Principles (internal candidates)
Two (2) years of experience in a related Industrial Maintenance/Construction mechanical Mobile Crane Operator field working with large mobile cranes (150 ton and greater capacity), boom trucks and forklifts
Must pass Annual Physical (to include color recognition and depth perception)
Experience in rigging procedures and load charts
Experience in mobile crane Preventative Maintenance practices and Inspection procedures
Experience in cable reeling and crane load testing
Must be self-motivated, display leadership qualities and serve as an active member of a high performance team
Ability and willingness to learn about new equipment for the purpose of task training and mentoring others in the safe operation of cranes
Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
Working knowledge of Hydraulic equipment
Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, blueprints and schematics for trouble shooting and repair
Good safety and attendance records
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime at a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week, 365 day/ year operation
Ability to work overtime as required - this is a day-shift position and may require overtime and responding to call-outs

Responsibilities

Assists in providing operational and technical advice and guidance for designated mobile crane support groups at assigned sites.
Assist in the development and training of employees in mobile crane operations.
Assist in the planning and preparation for scheduled jobs.
Assist site management by actively participating in the Company’s safety programs, including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOP’s, Near Miss Reporting, Metals and other programs determined by management.
Assist management in complying with policies and procedures and environmental compliance.
Understand cost control and assist in the development of department operating maintenance and capital budgets.
Participate in the mentoring process for all new Mobile Crane Operators and Apprentices.
Serve as a member on the selection panel for Certified/Master Mobile Crane Operators.
Perform other duties as required.
Responsible for safely operating all types of cranes and boom trucks.
Inspect and assist with the inspection reports for cranes, boom trucks and forklifts.
Assist with minor repairs on equipment.
Responsible for safely operating all types of cranes up to 150 tons
Inspect and assist with the inspection reports for cranes and boom trucks and performing minor repairs on equipment.