What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at Mindak Commercial Construction?
Mindak Commercial Construction is a wood-framing subcontractor that specializes in the framing of commercial buildings. We are currently hiring for a full-time Crane Operator. This individual operates an overhead crane with remote control equipment to transport wood materials during the construction process.
Job Summary
The Crane Operator operates a Potain tower crane with remote control equipment to transport wood materials during the construction process. This position is a field member with the primary goal of satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity and delivery, in a safe manner while maximizing productivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates a Potain Tower Crane along with other heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in wood-framing construction.
- Assists in framing and job site clean-up during crane down times.
- Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, or construction manager.
- Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job trainings.
- Performs daily inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor, cleans equipment.
- Controls site traffic by flagging off necessary areas surrounding equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
- 2 years' experience in operating heavy equipment preferred
- Crane Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of construction-related equipment and sound demonstrated use preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to make good independent judgment and decisions.
- Good teamwork and collaboration effort.
- Strong problem solving, multitasking and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of all health and safety protocols.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills (methods to include phone, email, & text messaging).
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds on a frequent basis and up to one-hundred pounds on an occasional basis; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching is required on a daily basis. A full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically-powered tools, sprayers, and construction-related equipment. The ability to move throughout the building, including climbing stairs and to work at heights from ladders or scaffolding, in order to perform construction-related work is required.
Environment
Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.
Salary : $25 - $35
