Crane Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to operate top-tier cranes on exciting projects across industries like construction, oil & gas, power plants, and more? As a Crane Operator I, you’ll safely mobilize and operate Link Belt Cranes to pick, move, and place large objects with precision.

You’ll be a key part of our team, working in diverse industries like industrial construction, oil & gas, and aggregate. We’re looking for someone with experience in crane operation, a passion for customer service, and a strong understanding of industrial and oil & gas operations. Flexibility for extended hours and travel to various job sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day activities required by the customer and Operations Management and ensure that all required inspections, rig-up/ rig-down, and emergency situations are resolved in a safe, timely and efficient manner
• Control the rigging, lifting, moving, and positioning of loads on the crane
• Observe and make certain that loads are safely attached and that weight loads and lifting capacities are within proper limits
• Perform routine safety inspections and continuously inspect crane cables and hooks and ensure that worn parts are replaced

Working Conditions

• Sit (for prolonged periods of time), talk, hear, read, and write
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel / lie down
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Work in confined spaces
• Work extended hours and potential shift work
• Perform duties on-site in all types of weather
• Breathe effectively while wearing a respirator
• Wear safety equipment: per OSHA/MSHA requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, lanyard, fire retardant, protective eye wear, etc.

Qualifications

• A minimum of (0-5) years of Crane Services experience or equivalent/relevant education and experience preferred
• Proficiency with at least one Crane associated application (i.e., wireline, general construction, snubbing, etc.) preferred
• Entry level to some experience in operation of some sizes of cranes
• Class B CDL is required, Class A CDL is preferred
• NCCCO certification or equivalent operator certification with an updated physical card