What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator Heavy1 (Three Rivers, TX) position at Bay Ltd.?
JOB SUMMARY
The Crane Operator Heavy1 responsible for operating a mobile or stationary crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads while safely operating and transferring heavy objects from one location to another.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Operate specialized machinery such as telescope booms, lattice booms, all terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, Boom Trucks, and hydraulic cranes
- Review and follow lift plan for proper loading / unloading of equipment / objects and selecting the appropriate crane confirmation to meet the lift requirements
- Calculate load capacity, determine weight of items to be moved in relation to the maximum capacity of crane based on manufacturers specifications
- Inspect clearances, overhead lines, and other possible obstructions to ensure there will be no accidents or damage to employees, buildings, loads, or equipment
- Inspect and assesses ground conditions to ensure that the crane can be set up safely
- Properly set up per the manufacturer’s operators manual and company safety guidelines as required to perform job requirements
- Inform supervision of any hazardous or dangerous conditions observed before or during crane operations
- Receive direction from riggers and / or site supervision verbally or by hand signals to determine required load movement
- Unload crane accessories from trailer(s) or support vehicle(s)
- Assess / monitor weather conditions prior to and during operations
- Properly shutdown / secure the crane when unattended
- Understand and properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing
- Cease crane operations if an unsafe situation or condition is present
- Follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Perform routine maintenance, pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections inspecting cranes for defects and wear; performs necessary repairs or maintenance
- Direct activities of truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down crane equipment
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius
- Drive truck to worksites and unload truck
- Complies with all applicable federal, state, and company safety laws, guidelines, and best practices
- Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS