Crane Operator Hydraulic (Night Shift)

Crane Operator Hydraulic (Night Shift)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.Inspect ground conditions and set up accurately.Manipulate cables, chains, shackles, and other equipment.Have the knowledge on when to use soft slings, chains, and wire ropes.Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.Ascend and work at heights up to 100 feet.Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.Log hours and work performed for each lift.Read and understand load chart and range diagrams.Required Education & Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school preferred. Or three - five years of heavy equipment operation. NCCCO or NCCER Preferred Trained/Certified in Crane Signals Knowledge of communicating through radios.Working Conditions: Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. May work around fumes, odors, chemicals, and dust. Traverse and negotiate gangways and scaffolding at varying heights. Enter and work in Operator's cab and similar confined spaces. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces. Must wear PPE when necessary.Necessary Equipment Operation: American and Manatewok cranes ranging from 40 to 150 tons. Hydraulic and friction rough terrain and lattice boom.Special Skills: Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals. Perform basic mathematical functions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance and a strong team player. Commitment to company values and safety program.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: View email address on click.appcast.io.