Travel Lift/Mobile Gantry Crane Operator - 2nd Shift 3PM

The High Companies • Denver, PA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

High Concrete is hiring a Mi-Jack/Travelift/Mobile Gantry Crane Operator for its second-shift team in Denver, Pennsylvania. The operator is certified to operate a travel lift, tow motor, and yard tractor and supports the safe, efficient movement of precast and prestressed concrete products from production areas to storage and onto road trailers for shipment. The position works outdoors year-round and includes both equipment operation and ground-crew responsibilities. The expected start time is 3:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday; there are no set end times. A $3.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 5:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The operator unloads, stores, and loads concrete products according to production and shipping priorities; checks product condition, blocking, padding, and load security; and moves trailers and equipment around the yard and manufacturing areas. The role includes equipment inspections and minor preventive maintenance, accurate yard and labor records, housekeeping, safety and quality practices, and coordination with helpers, leads, supervisors, coworkers, customers, and suppliers. The work may require climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and repeatedly getting in and out of a truck cab.

Requirements

• CDL A with manual transmission.
• Certified Equipment Operator.
• Ability to be certified and operate a travel lift, tow motor, and yard tractor.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of the proper use of chains, nylon cable, and slings.
• Ability to use electronic handheld scanners to verify piece storage locations.
• Ability to perform the physical and operational duties of the position, including repeatedly getting in and out of a truck cab and working both in the truck and as part of the ground crew.

Responsibilities

• Operate travel lifts, tow motors, yard tractors, jockey trucks, and other CDL equipment to move trailers, parts, and product safely throughout the plant and yard.
• Unload production pieces from trailers and load precast or prestressed concrete products onto various types of trailers according to shipping schedules and loading priorities.
• Direct grounds helpers in hooking up, stacking, and storing pieces correctly.
• Verify product condition, piece and storage locations, blocking, padding, dunnage, and load security before movement, storage, or shipment.
• Secure loads using straps or chains, plastic corner protectors or homosote, and appropriate blocking and padding; check that steel loading frames are undamaged and properly bolted to trailers.
• Inspect products for defects before storage and promptly report defects to the supervisor or leadperson.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections, ongoing minor preventive maintenance, and required truck checks; document inspections and report mechanical problems.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and free of hazards, and return tools and equipment to storage daily.
• Check oil and gas and keep required supplies, pads, wedges, and other materials on equipment.
• Accurately record yard locations, piece marks, labor codes, and daily hours; maintain daily yard sheets and logs.
• Gather shims, steel blocks, and wood dunnage at the start of the shift and confirm blocking is correct before the shift ends.
• Place wood dunnage under landing gears when dropping trailers in soft or unstable yard areas.
• Maintain safe driving speeds and follow company, department, and corporate safety, health, attendance, and tardiness procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled toolbox talks and support daily, weekly, and monthly 6S goals.
• Maintain quality standards, participate in quality projects as needed, and support the improvement process.
• Perform yard and facility maintenance duties such as housekeeping, aggregate removal, and relocating materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, understand the HCSI evacuation plan and procedures, and perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved, job-related courses and degree programs approved in advance by a supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program offering professional, confidential assistance for personal issues affecting employees or eligible dependents.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship for eligible children of coworkers, awarding $4,000 per year of enrollment in an accredited two- or four-year degree program.
• Good Measure Award recognizing individuals or teams who exemplify The High Philosophy and exceed normal job responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to full-time coworkers.
• Vacation for regular full-time coworkers, earned annually on the employee’s anniversary date, with a portion of hours eligible for carryover.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• $3.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 5:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

What This Job Offers

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