CRANE OPERATOR - MILTON, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Crane Operator Needed for an upcoming Regional Water project. Controls heavy hoisting machinery to lift, move, and position massive loads across manufacturing facilities, construction sites, or shipping yards. They are responsible for conducting rigorous safety inspections, communicating with ground crews via hand signals or radios, and ensuring absolute precision during material transport.

Daily Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Maneuver levers, pedals, and buttons to operate various crane types (e.g., overhead, mobile, or tower cranes) safely and efficiently.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct daily pre- and post-operation checks of the crane's mechanics, hydraulic systems, and wire ropes to prevent equipment failure.
• Load Management: Read load charts, calculate weights, and ensure the load is properly rigged, balanced, and within the crane's rated capacity.
• Communication: Coordinate seamlessly with ground crews, riggers, and signal persons via hand signals or two-way radios to ensure precise placement of materials.
• Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance (lubricating, cleaning) and minor field repairs to keep machinery in optimal working condition.
• Record Keeping: Log all crane operations, lift weights, and maintenance activities according to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Crane Operator must have a vital blend of technical expertise, physical dexterity, and strict safety awareness. Key skills include precise depth perception, reading complex load charts, and flawless communication with ground crews. It requires a high school diploma and specialized certification, like those from the NCCCO.

The top skills required to excel and stay safe on the job site include:

• Spatial Awareness & Hand-Eye Coordination: The ability to accurately judge distances, dimensions, and clearances in tight spaces is essential to prevent collisions or load imbalances.
• Technical Proficiency: You must know the capabilities of your machinery, read complex load charts, calculate weight capacities, and perform routine equipment inspections.
• Safety Consciousness: A zero-compromise attitude toward safety protocols, wind/ground conditions, and OSHA regulations is paramount.
• Clear Communication: You must understand standard hand signals and radio protocols, working in lockstep with riggers and signalers.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic troubleshooting skills to understand hydraulic systems, perform preventative maintenance, and respond quickly to mechanical issues.

Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.