Operator - Hyd Boom Crane

Cajun Industries • St. George, LA

3d

About The Position

The Operator safely and properly operates boom cranes and, when required, other equipment such as track hoes, rubber tire backhoes, front-end loaders, road graders/maintainers, bulldozers, hoe rams, carry decks, ross carriers, hydraulic cranes of various capacities, and friction rigs. The operator must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate related tools and equipment. Work takes place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The position involves selecting and positioning equipment, maintaining operating stability, handling heavy and sensitive loads in restricted areas, reading load charts, interpreting hand signals, inspecting and maintaining equipment, reporting malfunctions, and assisting other craft workers. Physical demands range from sedentary to heavy work and may include lifting, climbing, walking on uneven or difficult surfaces, working in confined spaces, and exposure to adverse weather. Effective communication, attention to detail, concentration, and decision-making are also required.

Requirements

• Be able to safely and properly operate boom cranes.
• Be certified and able to operate the listed equipment when required: track hoe, rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, road grader/maintainer, bulldozer, hoe ram, carry deck, ross carrier, 15-, 18-, 35-, 50-, and 65-ton hydraulic cranes, and friction rig.
• Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate related tools and equipment.
• Be able to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Be able to perform sedentary to heavy work and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs.
• Have hand/eye coordination and depth perception.
• Be able to hear, comprehend, and speak to safely perform work.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Be able to perform prolonged bending, twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, overhead reaching, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, and lifting as required.
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, and loose or soft sand.
• Be able to work in confined spaces when required and in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Have talking, reading, and writing comprehension necessary to give and receive directions and perform work and safety policies.
• Work at various tempos and concentrate amid distractions.
• Have decision-making skills and attention to detail, including the ability to remember, examine, and observe details.

Responsibilities

• Determine the particular equipment to be operated and positioned.
• Ensure equipment operating stability and manipulate heavy, sensitive loads in physically restricted areas.
• Read and interpret load charts.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed