Job title
Crane Operator
Reports to
AD Director/Field Supervisor/Branch Manager
Who we are
Crane Services, Inc. (CSI) offers a wide variety of crane, rigging, heavy haul, and alternative movement solutions. The branches comprising CSI take great pride in being one of the largest and most experienced crane businesses in North America. Our branch locations are strategically positioned across the Rocky Mountain region, Southwest, Midwest, of the United States where our knowledgeable team of professionals provide full-service solutions for their customers’ toughest challenges.
CSI’s Vision and Shared Purpose: Through reliability, capability, and integrity, CSI is the preferred partner and employer in the crane, rigging and heavy haul industry. Our Team Members lift what others cannot and solve the unsolvable.
CSI’s Core Values:
· Show up hungry.
· Don’t accept average.
· Think independently.
· Lift as one.
Job purpose
Responsible for all phases of safely operating a crane within the guidelines of all federal regulation standards as well as company standards. Must possess a strong work ethic with the ability to lead a team, in direct relation with management and/or the A/D Director assigned, in the processes and procedures for the assembly, disassembly, and day to day operations of the equipment. Specific individual equipment qualifications will be determined, and approved, by the Executive Management Team of ML Crane.
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate crane under general supervision.
- Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Repair crane as needed.
- Inspections: Pre-trip, post trip, daily, weekly, and monthly equipment inspections.
- Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
- Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
- Assemble and disassemble in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Ensure crane is assembled completely and safely before operations begin.
- Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
- Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
- Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Operate crane according to signals from helper.
- Start and stop crane engine.
- Follow directions carefully.
- Assist in keeping crew on tasks and focused.
- Assist and/or lead the morning tailgate discussions to ensure all personnel understand their role(s) for each day.
- Willingness to exercise Stop Work Authority if/when needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Class A CDL
- NCCCO Certification
- NCCCO Rigger I (Rigger II recommended)
- Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test
- Flexibility to work overtime when necessary
- Ability to read lift plans and configuration drawings to ensure that equipment is assembled correctly for the scope of work being performed.
- Knowledgeable with OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.
Working conditions
The employee may be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment. The employee could occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is moderate.
Physical requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify essential functions of a role. As a result, this job requires the employee to climb, stand, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks.
Direct reports
N/A
EEO Statement
Crane Service Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
