What are the responsibilities and job description for the YARD CRANE OPERATOR position at Wells?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Crane Operator will be responsible for locating and moving production materials from production plant to yard storage. Will fulfill shipping requirements daily. Operator will ensure that all employees working around this equipment are not exposed to preventable accidents. This individual will conduct daily physical inspections of the equipment and its rigging.
WHY WORK FOR US?
At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.
In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Wellness Incentives
- Paid holidays
- Flex spending for medical and daycare
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k) plan with profit sharing
- Access to Nice Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Wishbone Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Benefit Plan
- Accident Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be knowledgeable in the safe operations of this equipment.
- Conduct daily visual inspection of this equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Understand rigging procedures and be knowledgeable in rigging equipment capacities.
- Climbing up and down from this equipment and from form surfaces
- Working with hand tools such as cut off saws, grinders, drills, etc.
- Knowledge/experience working with gas/acetylene torch.
- Be authorized to operate company forklifts.
- Overhead crane-way experience
- Acts in professional manner that demonstrates the individual has good character and can be trusted by all employees.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity.
- Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently.
- Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task.
- Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
- Be an authorized forklift operator or be capable of learning the skills of operating a forklift.
- Be experienced in operating overhead crane-ways.
- Must have Interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally.
- Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
- Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
- Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
- Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
- Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related)
- Ability to work outside year-round.
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
