Crane Operator Hydraulic
Project Location:Port Arthur TX
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.
- Move levers depress foot pedals or turn dials to operate cranes cherry pickers electromagnets or other moving equipment for lifting moving or placing loads.
- Clean lubricate and maintain mechanisms such as cables pulleys or grappling devices making repairs as necessary.
- Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed.
- Inspect ground conditions and set up accurately.
- Manipulate cables chains shackles and other equipment.
- Have the knowledge on when to use soft slings chains and wire ropes.
- Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
- Ascend and work at heights up to 100 feet.
- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover uncover or secure loads for delivery.
- Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins using moving equipment.
- Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders sequences of deliveries or special loading instructions.
- Weigh bundles using floor scales and record weights for company records.
Required Education & Experience:
- One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
- Or three - five years of heavy equipment operation.
- NCCCO or NCCER Preferred
- Trained/Certified in Crane Signals
- Knowledge of communicating through radios.
Working Conditions:
- Open-air conditions such as noisy hot cold etc.
- May work around fumes odors chemicals and dust.
- Traverse and negotiate gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.
- Enter and work in Operators cab and similar confined spaces.
- Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
- Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces.
- Must wear PPE when necessary.
Necessary Equipment Operation:
- American and Manatewok cranes ranging from 40 to 150 tons.
Special Skills:
- Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketches drawings and technical manuals.
- Perform basic mathematical functions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High performance and a strong team player.
- Commitment to company values and safety program.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of assigned personnel.
*Descriptions followed by an asterisk indicate daily or more frequent responsibilities.
* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC