Tower Crane Operator

Baker Construction•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Crane Operator is responsible for hoisting equipment through direction of responsible parties and ensuring loads are properly rigged. Operator must inspect and maintain the equipment, including hydraulic lines, brakes, and cables at all times. The Tower Crane Operator will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform their role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
minimum of two years of (appropriate) crane operator experience
Required NCCCO appropriate Crane Certification
Required current DOT Medical Exam

Responsibilities

Operates tower crane to lift/move construction equipment and materials by quickly and repeatedly adjusting controls of the crane to exact positions
Controls crane movement in response to hand signals or radio commands by signaler
Ensures operating radius is always defined and in the clear
Ensures loads are properly rigged and do not exceed load limits on tower crane
Assists in erection, jacking and disassembling of tower crane
Secures cab when not in use
Inspects periodically and per manufacturer recommendations cables and braking mechanisms for wear and installs/replaces cables as needed
Inspects and tightens all bolted connections on a regular basis
Inspects all hydraulic lines for wear and leakage on regular basis
Follows all recommended manufacturer’s maintenance requirements on equipment