Requirements c

·         Responsible for operation of crane used in heavy lifting and transport

·         Reports to manager, directly supervises oiler, assist team leader and signal persons

·         Responsible for personal safety and safety of co-workers

·         Shows commitment the American Bridge 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

·          , state, and local codes;

Other Skills and Abilities

•Must be able to legally work in the United States.

•Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test.

•Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.

•Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively plan and organize to meet project deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities                     

Directly responsible for crane oiler and indirectly assists team leader and signal persons.

Education and/or Experience

·         2+  years experience operating 230-250 Ton Hydraulic cranes

·         Experience operating a crane attached to a barge preferred.

·         Completion of High School or secondary education is preferred

·         Must be NCCCO certified

·         Machinery Moving

·         Must pass drug test, fit-for duty test and background check 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver's license

Must be Crane (NCCCO) certified

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods as well as stand and walk.

American Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/H/V