Operator - Hyd Boom Crane

Cajun Industries Holdings • LaPorte, TX

5d

About The Position

The Operator must safely and properly operate boom cranes and be certified and able to operate other equipment when required, including track hoes, rubber tire backhoes, front end loaders, road graders/maintainers, bulldozers, hoe rams, carry decks, ross carriers, hydraulic cranes ranging from 15 to 65 tons, and friction rigs. The operator must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate relevant tools and equipment. Work may take place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The role involves selecting and positioning equipment, maintaining operating stability, manipulating heavy and sensitive loads in physically restricted areas, interpreting load charts and hand signals, inspecting equipment, performing minor maintenance and cleaning, reporting malfunctioning equipment, and assisting other craft workers as needed. The position requires physical and mental capabilities to work safely and effectively in varied and sometimes demanding jobsite conditions.

Requirements

• Be certified and able to operate boom cranes safely and properly.
• Be able to operate, when required, track hoes, rubber tire backhoes, front end loaders, road graders/maintainers, bulldozers, hoe rams, carry decks, ross carriers, 15-, 18-, 35-, 50-, and 65-ton hydraulic cranes, and friction rigs.
• Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work and safely use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
• Move throughout active construction and project sites, including uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
• Access work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations; ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while following safety requirements.
• Frequently handle and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
• Communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental information necessary for safe and effective job performance.
• Work outdoors in conditions that may include heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, and dust, and work in confined spaces, restricted-access areas, or elevated locations when required.
• Perform activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail amid distractions and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Determine the particular equipment to be operated and positioned.
• Ensure operating stability of equipment 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