Mobile Crane Trainee

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

1d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, the Mobile Crane Trainee develops crane operating skills through peer-to-peer training and supports crane operator tasks. The role includes on-the-job crane setup and rigging work, and learning to safely operate cranes of different types up to 150 tons. The position supports a 24/7 operation and requires willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime. The role is based at the company’s Bagdad operations in Arizona. Bagdad offers subsidized-rate housing and amenities including an aquatic center, golf course, and fitness center. The estimated base pay range is $26.00–$33.00 per hour. Actual base pay depends on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors; the role may also be eligible for discretionary and incentive payments. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and testing. The company conducts mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as permitted by law.

Requirements

At least 6 months of mobile equipment operations experience.
Completion of academic and practical competencies, including Line of Progressing requirements for internal employees where applicable, and demonstrated aptitude.
Ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment where required; assessments may cover skills, abilities, academic knowledge, and safety.
Self-motivation, leadership qualities, and ability to contribute as an active member of a high-performance team.
Willingness and ability to learn about new equipment for safe crane-operation task training.
Ability to learn to use a load movement indicator (LMI) device, or mobile crane computer.
Effective written, verbal, and other communication skills to meet training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies.
Working knowledge of hydraulic equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and apply technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
Good safety and attendance records; regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime at a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation.
Pass required training and testing; candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as permitted by applicable law.

Nice To Haves

GED.
At least 1 year of mobile equipment operations experience.

Responsibilities

Develop crane operating skills through peer-to-peer training and support crane operator tasks.
Learn to safely operate all types of cranes up to 150 tons.
Perform on-the-job crane operation activities, including checking that outriggers are properly positioned before each job.
Escort mobile cranes being transported to job sites and ensure fluid levels are checked and equipment is undamaged.
Assist management with compliance with company policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
Inspect rigging and all rigging equipment before lifts.
Assist with inspection reports, audit information, and lift plans for cranes and boom trucks.
Perform minor equipment repairs.
Conduct work-area and equipment safety inspections.
Perform other duties as required.