What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at Allegiance Crane & Equipment?
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe operation of crane used in heavy lifting and transport
- Assist team leader and signal persons
- Responsible for personal safety and safety of co-workers
- Shows commitment to safety culture through personal behavior and willingness to influence others
- Responsible for slings, cables, straps, and the crane prior to lifting operations
- Perform preventative maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of crane
- Supervise oiling of the crane
- Responsible for own and rigger’s compliance with company policy, safety guidelines and procedures that pertain to the crane operator’s job
- Remains in continual voice (radio), hand, and or communication with rigger while operating the crane
- Responsible for creating an environment fostering open communications concerning safety issues
- Participates in safety meetings and other rigger safety programs
- Assures that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged
- Assures that lifting gear is inspected prior to use
- Follows correct lock-out and tag procedures
- Operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs tasks assigned by rigger during lifting procedures
- Extensive travel may be required
- Other duties may be assigned
