Crane Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger/ Crane Operator.
• 2+ years in supervision positions.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.
• Must be able to pass successfully Zachry Motor vehicles authorization.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights more than 300 ft.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skills in dealing with co-workers and any other work-related contacts.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have basic transportation knowledge regarding moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work at heights.

Nice To Haves

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.
• NCCCO Rigger Certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect all rigging equipment.
• Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
• Signal Equipment Operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Guides load during lift and positioning.
• Climb structures to guide and position load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.