Crane Operator Job Description

Crane drivers operate lifting machinery on construction, quarrying and mining sites, at ports and in warehouses.

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Crane Operator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Crane Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine maintenance;
  • Wears safety equipment;
  • Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks;
  • May operate crane according to signals from oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths;
  • Truck mounted operators – operate gasoline or diesel powered crane mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects or personnel into place;
  • Use of demolition tools: jack hammer, air tools, sledge hammer, etc;
  • Operate hydraulic, lattice boom or tower cranes;
  • Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc;
  • Promotes the values and practices of the Company, and works within a team environment;
  • Accurately and thoroughly performs the job;
  • Comply with Pacific Drilling Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards, and applicable process documentation;
  • Ensure proper Permitting/TRA for all non-routine tasks, working at heights or work over water;
  • Carry out Preventive Maintenance tasks on the cranes and other related components or equipment. Maintain detailed log of all maintenance records;
  • Provide Roustabouts with relevant instructions for current and forthcoming operations;
  • Maintain an inventory of all slings and lifting equipment in use. Advise the Toolpusher/Chief Mate of damaged slings and any new requirements.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of Crane Operating Experience;
  • TSC Certification required;
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as offshore crane operator on a floating unit;
  • NOV Knuckle boom crane experience;
  • Skilled in use of computer/laptop or other supporting devices to commensurate with program and job applications;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment;
  • Knowledge of proper equipment use conducive to conditions and assignment;
  • High School diploma or equivalent;
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA rules and standards;
  • NCCCO Certification for hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons required;
  • Must be willing to travel 75% of the time;
  • Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required;
  • Required: Commercial Drivers License A;
  • Knowledge of crane operators (boom, mobile, tower, overhead, articulating, etc.) and other heavy civil construction equipment functions and operations;
  • NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes up to 120 tons is strongly preferred.