Mobile Crane Operator

MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR

Reports To: Field Crane Operations Manager

Summary of Position:

Controls cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects and construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations. They are employed by construction, mining, shipbuilding, railway, and crane rental companies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before bringing it down.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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.
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current NCCER certification, NCCCO crane operator certification, and valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 50 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights. Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain. Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.

Salary depends on years' experience.

EOE M/F/D/V

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Crane operator: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $32