Crane Operator

Location: Albany, GA Reports to: Branch Manager/Operations Manager Southway is looking to add experienced full‑time crane operators to our growing branch. Summary Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set‑up of crane, while maintaining customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task. Responsibilities At the end of the shift review what the next day(s) job assignments are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift. Complete Field Ticket and turn it in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, make sure to write it down on the Field Ticket. Complete payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday. If not on a job assignment, inform the supervisor and be productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment. Carry and answer phone/pagers in a prompt manner. Assist in the training of safe operation of a crane. Periodically review assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals. Clean, inspect, and reorganize equipment in shop and yard. Clean shop, wash rack and break room. Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the crane owner and operation manual. Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set‑up mode, set‑up crane on location in a safe and professional manner. Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load. Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load. Inspect crane, truck, and/or trailer and fill out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turn in inspection report to the local branch office. Perform other job duties as assigned. Qualifications & Licenses Current state‑issued Commercial Driver License (CDL). Current crane operating license (NCCCO). 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required. Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals. Skills Required Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems. Benefits Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401K. #J-18808-Ljbffr TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.