Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Job Location: Laurel, MD

At Hensel Phelps, we don't just build projectswe build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Crane operators employed by Hensel Phelps are responsible for the operation of mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. This is a safety sensitive position. Due to project requirements, this position is limited to U.S. Citizens only.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
• Moving levers, depressing foot pedals, and turning dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, and placing loads
• Inspect cranes, rigging, hardware and attachments
• Understand various types of signals used during crane picks
• Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed
• Frequent inspections and adjustment of crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage is expected
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices, making repairs, as necessary
• Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under cranes
• Load and unload bundles from trucks, and move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment
• Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records
• Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions
• Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays, and cover, uncover, and secure loads for delivery
• Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations and customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Due to project requirements, this position is limited to U.S. Citizens only

Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program

A valid certification from the National Commission of Crane Operators (NCCCO) for the type of crane that will be operated

Experienced in the type of crane to be operated

Able to pass the crane operator evaluation that will be conducted at each project

Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery

Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment

Crane operator certification or experience with the ability to become certified

Must be able to take initiative

Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions

Workers must provide their own safety footwear

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally

Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills

Must be reliable and punctual

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading
• OSHA 10 Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite. Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration. Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements. Climbing Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. Working from heights the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time. Balancing Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. Stooping Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time. Grasping Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures. Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Use of hands and wrists with various tools. Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker. Use of wheelbarrows and brooms. Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers. Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds. The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and is able to pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations. Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment.

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.