Crane Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Crane Operator

Location: Fourchon, LA

Position Overview: A Crane Operator is responsible for the safe operation of hydraulic and mechanical boom/cable cranes used for moving, lifting, and manipulating necessary materials and personnel.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily inspections of cranes before use.
• Check wire rope, blocks, etc. (as applicable) every week.
• Assist in general and routine maintenance and service of cranes, including cleaning out treads, changing oil, grease, and cables, as well as tightening tracks.
• Operate cranes to lift, move, and position loads such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials.
• Observe load hook-up and determine the safety of the load.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of equipment and hoist movement according to verbal or signal instructions.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities.
• Assist in directing helpers engaged in placing blocking and out rigging under cranes.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of directly related experience in a similar position preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to safely operate all heavy equipment and machinery used during construction, including tracked cranes, cherry pickers, bulldozers, forklifts, etc.
• Familiarity with OSHA hand signals.
• Knowledgeable about equipment-rated capacities, load ranges, and safety factors.
• Certified in the safe and proper operation of cranes.
• Familiarity with rigging techniques.
• Must be able to complete the required crane operator pre-employment and annual physical requirements.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.