Crane Operator

Job Title: Crane Operator – Lattice Crawler

SOC code: 53-7021

FLSA Classification: Non exempt

Department/Location: Prudhoe Bay

Reports to: NS Operations Manager and/or Project Foreman
Status: Full Time, Temporary

EEO-1: Craft Worker

Normal Work Hours and Days: Regular hours are 6AM-6PM. Schedule may be adjusted to accommodate workload.

EEO Statement:
Cruz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**

Summary:
Responsible to safely operate and maintain equipment (mobile cranes) on project sites.

Essential Functions:

• Safely operate equipment on project site(s).
• Aid in diagnosing equipment failures to ensure safety, cost efficiency and production.
• Ensure and conduct minor maintenance of equipment, to include monitoring and maintaining appropriate fluid levels, fueling and greasing of equipment being operated.
• Conduct manual labor, i.e., shoveling, using a chainsaw, as needed in order to complete project assignment.
• Effectively work with other members of project team to produce contract/project requirements.
• Maintain record keeping, to include load counts, equipment hours and production.

Other Tasks:

• Assist in loading and unloading equipment from or to delivery truck.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Assist other shop and operations staff as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:

• Must have NCCCO, CIC or other nationally accredited crane certification.
• Must have 5 years of experience operating, rigging/signaling or working with cranes.
• Must possess current and valid NSTC card.
• Must obtain a class A CDL within 6 months of being hired to retain employment
• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred:

• OSHA 10hr. Training
• Class A CDL

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to safely and productively operate equipment used for heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and grade/mapping control.
• Knowledge of and ability maintain equipment and follow related procedures.
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot equipment failure.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply first aid.
• Ability to see and record written data and information.
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.

Physical Demands:

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:

Not Present= NP

34-66% of the work day= Frequent

1-10% of the work day= Rare

67-100% of the work day= Constant

11-33% of the work day= Occasional

Sitting - Frequent

Reaching Overhead - Frequent

Standing - Frequent

Reaching Straight Ahead - Frequent

Walking - Frequent

ReachingDownward - Frequent

Bending/Stooping - Frequent

Handling - Frequent

Crouching - Frequent

Fingering - Occasionally

Kneeling - Frequent

Feeling - Occasionally

Crawling - Frequent

Talking - Occasionally

Climbing - Frequent (Onto equipment)

Hearing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Twisting - Frequent

Operate Foot Controls - Occasionally

Twist of Wrist - Frequent

(Pounds) Constant Frequent Occasional Rare

Lifting 50 lbs. 100 lbs.

Carrying 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs.

Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. 100 lbs.

Working Conditions:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS

1.Exposure to Inclement Weather X - Is exposed to weather while working outside of equipment.

2.Extreme Cold NP

3.Extreme Heat X - Exposed to hot diesel engines and hoses while lubricating equipment.

4.Wet and/or Humid X - Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location

5.Noise X - Frequent noise from equipment.

6.Vibration X - Occasional normal equipment vibration

7.Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) X - Possible diesel fumes.

INHERENT HAZARDS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS

8.Moving Mechanical Parts X - Exposed to engine components and drive train/track.

9.Electric Shock X - Generator sets.

10.High, Exposed Places X - Crawling onto top of equipment to service it.

11.Radiant Energy NP

12.Explosives X - Diesel fuel exposure.

13.Toxic or Caustic Chemicals X - Petroleum distillates.

14.Other Risks X - Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.